Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
Date:
1825-1845
Object Number:
1936.693ab
Medium:
Glass
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Luce Center
Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.6597
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 2 7/8 in. ( 17.8 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon with printed portrait of Henry Clay in oval medallion within elaborate floral surround with Clay's signature beneath; above is winged figure of Fame blowing trumpet and holding laurel wreath; banderole inscribed "CLAY & FRELINGHUYSEN" above; inscription printed in black: "9TH WARD/KENTUCKY/CLAY CLUB" in upper section of ribbon.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
