Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ashtray, transfer printed bell
Object Number:
1957.256d
Date:
ca. 1957
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 10.8 cm )
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "Early Hudson Valley Bell/ Sleepy Hollow Restorations/ Tarrytown, N.Y."; "WEDGWOOD OF ETRURIA & BARLASTON/ MADE IN ENGLAND" ; starburst symbol;"ENGRAVED BY THE WEDGWOOD STUDIOS" surrounding a diamond shaped figure with swords through
Description:
Round creamware ashtray with transfer-printed engraving early Hudson valley bell in center of bowl and arabesque border in relief on surrounding rim.
Credit Line:
Purchase, Foster-Jarvis Fund
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
