Collection Highlights
The Rail Candidate
Date:
1860
Object Number:
PR.010.1860.Rail
Medium:
Lithograph
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
INV.12718
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. ( 21 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm )
Marks:
written: on adhesive label on bottom: "Rare - 1760-1790"
written: on adhesive label on bottom: "Copper lustre mask jug rare bought Boston Sept. 1916"
written: on adhesive label on bottom: "I $ ... 1 ="
Description:
Lead glazed earthenware (pearlware) pitcher molded in the shape of a man's face (Bacchus) with vine of grape leaves at crown; monkey-headed handle, copper luster at base and neck.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
