Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
Date:
1779
Object Number:
1817.13
Medium:
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Compote plate
Object Number:
1941.212
Date:
1853-1870
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
overall: 1 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.
Marks:
printed: in oval on underside of each piece: "HAVILAND & CO. / DOUBLE / GILDING / LIMOGES"
Description:
Border of fine intertwining branches in gilding and green enamel; additional gilding on rims, edges, seams, and highlighting finials and handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
