Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1957.14e
Date:
1932
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm )
Marks:
transfer-printed: on obverse of plate: "Washington at Valley Forge"
transfer-printed: on reverse: "George Washington / Bicentenary / Memorial / Plates / 1732-1932 / First in War / First in Peace / First in the Hearts of His Countrymen" and "Crown Ducal /
Description:
Roughly square earthenware plate with slightly serpentine sides and scalloped corners; center with green transfer-printed image of Washington at Valley Forge, kneeling in front of a tree with his hands clasped; flower and scroll pattern on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
