Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Covered sugar bowl
Object Number:
INV.13566
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 14.9 x 15.9 x 11.4 cm )
Marks:
painted: on base:"66"
Description:
Molded pearlware bombé rectangular vessel with two-flange handles molded in low relief in shape of flower; scalloped edges; paneled cover with finial; printed dark blue with view of sailing steam ship flying American flag in a cartouche on a dark blue floral ground of large rose and small flowers.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
