Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Saucer
Object Number:
1955.242
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 in. ( 1.3 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
printed: in black on back : between two scrolls "Railway"
Description:
Black transfer printed molded earthenware saucer with image of railway car at center; the border pattern is composed of alternating dark and light triangles and covered with a band of yellow overglaze; the central image is decorated with pink and yellow overglaze.
Gallery Label:
This saucer is part of the Hotel Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
