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Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Object Number:
INV.14382a-14393
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Each (cups): 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (8.9 x 5.7 cm)
Each (saucers): 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (14 x 3.2 cm)
Overall (creamer): 4 1/4
Description:
Molded pearlware saucers, cups, creamer, waste bowl, and covered sugar bowl printed in red with view of sailing ship flying American flags and steam boat near craggy shore with anchor and spread eagle with laurel branch on one side and red printed view of steamship on other side, rimmed with golden purple metallic oxide luster; gold stripe on inside of foot.
Gallery Label:
The ship and the boat in view are the 'Cadmus' and the 'Clermont', respectively.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
