Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood

Dimensions

Overall: 15 3/4 x 26 x 1 1/2 in. ( 40 x 66 x 3.8 cm )

Creation Date

1823 – 1832

Description

Rectangular wood cake board decorated with elaborately carved figures of "Britannia," "Greece," and "America" beneath an eagle with spread wings, all within an oval foliate frame.

Marks/Inscription

carved: on obverse: "BRITTANIA / GREECE / AMERICA"

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie and Viola Nadelman, Riverdale, NY

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.591