Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1940.166
Date:
1823-1842
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 9.5 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back: "ROGERS"
Description:
Pearlware cup plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of an eagle and shield on a cuff with Boston Harbor in the background.
Gallery Label:
The source of the design comes from the seal of Boston which was adopted in 1823.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
