Classic Modern:
Art Deco Silver from the
Collection of John P.
Axelrod (PA 1964)

During the 1920s and 1930s, American silversmiths and designers experimented with a new aesthetic, creating exuberant objects inspired by the modern world, and often fabricated using innovative technologies.  This exhibition highlights the breadth and novelty of design in Art Deco silver.

This exhibition was generously supported by the Sidney R. Knafel Exhibition Fund.

Gene Theobald
Wilcox Silver Co., manufacturer
(Meriden, Connecticut)
Teaset, 1928
Silver plate with bakelite handles
John P. Axelrod Collection