Finger plates for doors from France
Object No. 86/19
Door furniture, finger plates (2), glass / metallic transfer prints, possibly made in France, 1900-1910
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Summary
Physical Description
Door furniture, finger plates (2), glass / metallic transfer prints, possibly made in France, 1900-1910 One finger plate shows two female figures with flowing drapes on an apricot ground, one playing cymblas while the other dances. The other finger plate shows a pair of female figures in flowing drapes on a blue ground with one playing the lyre and one reclining holding a vine.
HISTORY
Notes
The donor believes his grandfather, Frank Grimley, bought the finger plates in France while on a two year world trip in 1905. His wife Amy Grimley, would not let him put the plates on the doors.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Gordon King, 1986
Acquisition Date
7 January 1986
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