Collection Highlights
Get off the track! : a song for Emmancipation, sung by the Hutchinsons, respectfully dedicated to Nath.l P. Rogers, as a mark of esteem for his intrepidity in the cause of human rights
Date:
1844
Object Number:
LIB.M1622a.Hutchinson
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
1945.378
Date:
1845-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 9.8 x 12.4 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Molded cylindrical pearlware pitcher printed in black with view on either side of three uniformed men in wooded glade firing rifles and printed geometric border on interior/exterior of rim and on one handle.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this scene depicts the Mexican War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
