Collection Highlights
Snake jug
Date:
1871
Object Number:
1906.6ab
Medium:
Stoneware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1939.438
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
overall: 1/2 x 3 5/8 in.
Description:
Porcelain cup 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 cup 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 Mr. William D. Bloodgood
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
