Collection Highlights
Novi Belgii Novaque Angliae Nec Non Partis Virginiae Tabula
Date:
After 1655
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.38
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Charger
Object Number:
1952.343
Date:
1785-1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 15 in. ( 3.8 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Porcelain charger with blue underglaze decoration consisting of a narrow band of diamond and flower pattern above large clusters of flowers on rim; central seated figure facing dragon like bird in pastoral setting.
Gallery Label:
Belonged to William Minturn (1734-1799), merchant of New York and Newport. It belonged to his descendents Helen Burr Smith and Henrietta Rorer Smith.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
