Collection Highlights
Panoramic View of New York City (in Eight Sections)
Date:
1842-45
Object Number:
1915.76
Medium:
Black ink over graphite on eight sheets of ivory paper with partial black ink borders, laid on Japanese paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Compote
Object Number:
1940.321
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 12 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. ( 11.4 x 31.1 x 27 cm )
Marks:
impressed: circular mark with spread eagle "T. MAYER STORE STAFFORDSHIRE/ WARRANTED"
printed: on side of foot: spread eagle in mouth
impressed: on obverse: "VIRGINIA"
Description:
Molded pearlware oblong dish with scalloped edge and scrolls in low relief at either end, pedestal foot; printed dark blue (blurry) with central oval medallion with scene of female classically dressed warrior astride slain warrior on beach, trumpet flowers & vines border; this is the 'Arms of Virginia' pattern.
Gallery Label:
This compote is from Thomas Mayer's, "American Series of Arms of the States".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Provenance:
Purchased by Mrs. J. Insley Blair from Hudnut Sale, AAA, Nov. 1926 ($950).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
