Collection Highlights
New York City Hall, front elevation
Date:
1802
Object Number:
PR.040.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate: American museum
Object Number:
1940.177
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 10.8 cm )
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: maker's mark with floral swag and scroll, "SCUDDER"S/R.S.W/____ICAN MUSEUM"
Description:
Lobed-edge glazed earthenware cup plate with blue transfer print decoration of buildings, one labeled 'American Museum' in center, and border of acorns and oak leaves (slightly smeared) on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
