Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Luce Center
Beaker
Object Number:
INV.14169
Date:
1824
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 13 x 10.8 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: engraved at front center: "B. O. J./ K. H. D./ 1825" framed by foliate wreath, surrounded by band of three flowers (two of which resemble pansies), with upper and lower scalloped borders, located on upper half of body.
Mark: stamped on the b
Description:
Wrought silver beaker; circular body tapering from the wide, flared lip to the applied, circular footring with a cast, applied reeded ring above; band of wheel turned foliate decoration around the upper body; garlanded cartouche in the center inscribed, "B. O. J./ K. H. D./ 1825" in script; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Townsend Lawrence
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
