Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Child's plates (2)
Object Number:
INV.9991a
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 × 5 3/4 in. (2.2 × 14.6 cm)
Marks:
printed: on obverse of (a) above and below central image: "LOST TIME IS NEVER FOUND AGAIN/DR. FRANKLIN"
printed: on obverse of (b) above central image: "ROBINSON CRUSOE"
(b) Nadelman collection sticker: "69? / Eng"
Description:
One of a pair of octagonal earthenware plates with molded brim and aqua-blue transfer-printed image at center; (a) has red band of enamel on brim and boat with figures at center; (b) has black band of enamel on brim and male figure on raft (Robinson Crusoe) at center.
Gallery Label:
Labels affixed to reverse read, "695/Eng." and "699/Eng." ("Eng" inscribed over "Amer") These plates may be part of the Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
