Origin: New England
Circa: 1830–1840

Materials & Dimensions:
Painted wood with polychrome decoration 11 ½ × 11 ½ inches

Description:
This finely painted apple tray features a warm salmon ground with bold polychrome decoration along the sides, characteristic of New England folk painting of the period. The surface retains a desirable dry finish, enhancing both colour and texture.

Trays of this type were used for sorting and storing fruit, but are now appreciated for their strong decorative appeal and regional character. This example stands out for the quality of its painted surface and overall condition.

Provenance: Don Walters, Northampton, Massachusetts