Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter: Landing of Genl. Lafayette
Object Number:
INV.14440
Date:
1824-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 12 3/8 x 9 in. ( 2.9 x 31.4 x 22.9 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back of platter: medallion with crown at center reading "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE"
Description:
Octagonal/rectangular dark blue transfer printed platter with central image depicting the landing of Lafayette at Castle Garden; the border pattern is composed of large and small flowers.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
