Collection Highlights
Common Sense
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.Y1776.Paine.com
Medium:
Pamphlet, paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bread and butter plate
Object Number:
1939.449
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
overall: 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.
Description:
Porcelain bread and butter plate with broad border of salmon-colored enamel with outlining and accents in gilding; enamel borders are crossed by curving diaper-patterned bands of gilding.
Gallery Label:
This bread and butter plate belonged to Janet Livingston (1743-1828), wife of General Richard Montgomery (1738-1775); see Anthology of British teapots/ teacups for more information.
Credit Line:
Gift of William D. Bloodgood
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
