Estojos de talheres na segunda metade do século XX: a obra de Maria da Conceição Cardoso de Menezes (1903-1989)

Translated title of the contribution: Flatware cases in the second half of the 20th century: the work of Maria da Conceição Cardoso de Menezes (1903-1989)

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Abstract

Maria da Conceição Cardoso de Menezes (Guimarães, 1903 – Porto, 1989) revisited the old Portuguese tradition of making cases for flatware, producing especially designed cases for tea and coffee spoons. Endowed with great manual skill, she replicated models of the 19th century. The novelty consisted on luxurious coffee spoon cases of small dimensions. With wooden structure, these presented a leather lining on the outside enriched with metal fittings, while crimson velvet and gallons lined the inside. Some oral memoirs will also be hereby presented giving the context of her production.
Translated title of the contributionFlatware cases in the second half of the 20th century: the work of Maria da Conceição Cardoso de Menezes (1903-1989)
Original languagePortuguese
Pages (from-to)244-260
Number of pages17
JournalRes mobilis
Volume10
Issue number13-14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Jun 2021

Keywords

  • 20th century
  • Leather
  • North of Portugal
  • Silver
  • Velvet
  • Wood

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