Bowl c. 20th century

Editor: Here we have a bowl by Bigelow, Kennard & Co. It's a shiny, silver-colored piece, and the craftsmanship looks quite detailed. What sociopolitical factors might have influenced such a design? Curator: Consider the era and the potential owners. Silverware like this often signified wealth and status, reflecting power dynamics of the time. The display of such objects can be seen as a form of social performance, reinforcing class structures. How might this bowl have been used to perpetuate social hierarchies? Editor: So, it’s not just a pretty bowl, it’s a statement? I never thought of it that way. Curator: Exactly. It's a potent symbol embedded within a broader narrative of privilege and access. Keep questioning the stories objects tell!