Collection Highlights
President Lincoln at Home, Reading the scriptures to his son and wife
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.52
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Washbowl
Object Number:
1940.323
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 34.9 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with eagle at center reading "T. MAYER STORE: STAFFORDSHIRE"
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware wash bowl with flared, scalloped edges; the central image (at the bottom of the bowl) depicts Justice holding scales, a sword, and laurels; a banner draped over a cornucopia reads "INDUSTRY THE MEANS PLENTY THE RES."; the border pattern is leaves and flowers
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Provenance:
Purchased by Mrs. J. Insley Blair from Ginsburg & Levy, Jan. 1927 ($50).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
