Collection Highlights
Ye book of copperheads
Date:
1863
Object Number:
LIB.XS.E647.L52.1863
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Urns (pair) with lids
Object Number:
1965.4ab
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/2 x 12 x 9 1/2 in. ( 59.7 x 30.5 x 24.1 cm )
Inscriptions:
Handwritten on piece of paper found in urns: "These vases came from the old homestead of my grandfather Benj. Hoppin probably brought from China or India by my Great Uncle Col. Carrington."
Description:
One of a pair of pistol handled porcelain urns with covers. Enameled blue and orange with marbled base. Oval medallions painted in ochre with realistic river scene.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
