Toast or letter rack
Medium
Electroplated silver
Dimensions
4 3/4 × 6 1/2 × 3 11/16 in., 0.7 lb. (12.1 × 16.5 × 9.4 cm, 0.3 kg)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Department
Modern and Contemporary Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Jean and Martin Mensch, 1982
Accession Number
1982.514
About the Artist
Christopher Dresser|Hukin & Heath · 1834–1904
Christopher Dresser (1834–1904) was one of the most innovative and prolific designers of the nineteenth century, widely regarded as a pioneer of industrial design long before that discipline had a name. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he trained at the Government School of Design in London, where he studied under leading educators committed to improving the quality of British manufactured goods. He wen...