Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
INV.14413
Date:
1824-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 14 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on front: "UTICA/VILLAGE IN THE STATE OF/NEW YORK. THIRTY YEARS SINCE A/ WILDERNESS. NOW (1824) INFERIOR TO/ NONE IN THE WEATERN SECTION OF THE /STATE/ IN POPULATION, WEALTH, COMMERCIAL/ ENTERPRISE, ACTIVE INDUSTRY/ AND CIVIL IMPROVEMENT."
Description:
Blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central panel with inscription eulogizing the city of Utica;the border pattern is composed of vignettes showing canal, boats, and docks.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
