E. Melvin Bolstad painted American small-town life with the kind of exuberant, meticulous detail that rewards a long look — and these two trays give you plenty of reason to look. Made by Guildcraft for Sunshine Biscuits in 1976, each one translates one of Bolstad's folk art scenes onto a large metal tray bordered in red and gold, with notes on the back about the artist and the maker.
"Holiday Parade" fills the frame with the festive energy of a small-town celebration. "Shopping on Main Street" captures the unhurried pleasure of a day in town. Both are in exceptional color and condition for their age — the kind of pieces you find yourself studying.
Hang them as a pair in a study, living room, or entry hall; use them as serving trays; or give them to the Americana collector in your life who thinks they've seen everything.
Maker: Guildcraft for Sunshine Biscuits, Frenchtown, NJ, USA
Artist: E. Melvin Bolstad (American Folk Art, 1950s)
Scenes: "Holiday Parade" & "Shopping on Main Street"
Material: Tin
Dimensions: Approx. 14.5"L × 11.75"W each
Era: 1976
Condition: Very good vintage. Minor rust primarily on backs, consistent with age. Please review all photos — all sales final.
