Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup and saucer
Object Number:
1945.376ab
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
cup: 2 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 6.7 x 9.8 cm )
saucer: 1 3/8 x 5 7/8 in. ( 3.5 x 14.9 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") cup and saucer with splayed, faceted walls, with sponged-on plum and blue underglaze and blue transfer-printed image of spread eagle and shield.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
