Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object Number:
1952.53
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 7 x 14 cm )
Description:
Porcelain bowl with alternating ships and pink floral bouquets; the ships ("East Indiamen") have three masts and blue ensigns with red and white crosses; they are separated from the bouquet with white pâte-sur-pâte sprays; Interior decoration consist of a single floral spray at center and a pink, red, purple, green, and black trellis and diaper border.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
