Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Pitcher: The Landlord's caution/ upon my honor
Object Number:
INV.12570
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 6 x 4 3/8 in. ( 12.1 x 15.2 x 11.1 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: "UPON MY HONOR/ AMIONIE AMORET VERITAS"," LANDLORDS CAUTION [followed by a grid taht reads left column to right column] more for do I shall what/ beer my trust I if and/ score my pay must I and/ score my pay must I and/ Clerk his sent has Brewe
Description:
Molded pearlware with scalloped edge, scrolling handle gold luster rim, handpainted pink stylized rose with green leaves on neck, either side and printed either side; winged male figure holding coat of arms and classically dressed female representing truth.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
