Sèvres China Tray
Though not the traditional "blue and white china" associated with Wilde and the larger Aesthetic movement, this tray is described as "old" in the text (Wilde 91). It is brought to Dorian's room with letters and tea by his valet.
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This tea tray in the image was manufactured by Sèvres in the mid-eighteenth century. Perhaps one like it was the inspiration for Dorian's tray in the novel. According to the Victoria and Albert Museum database, this collection piece is
made of "soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt," depicting a floral pattern.
Oscar Wilde
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Sèvres porcelain factory
<em>The Picture of Dorian Gray<br />----<br />http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O99011/plateau-de-d-a-tiroir-tray-sevres-porcelain-factory/<br /></em>
Penguin Books
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Wilde's text/ 1891
Penguin/ 2000
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Tea Tray Image
1757-1758
Hannah Phillips
Penguin Books, Victoria and Albert Museum
Tea Tray
Width: 17.3 cm maximum, Width: 24.5 cm
Text, still image
Armchair
Not much description is devoted to the chair. It simply is in the room.
Oscar Wilde
<em>The Picture of Dorian Gray</em>
Penguin Books
Wilde's text/ 1891
Penguin/2000
Hannah Phillips
Penguin Books
Text and still image