Collection Highlights
I Knew Him Horatio
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Horatio
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1938.259
Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.8 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back: "Z"
printed: on back in blue: "14"
Description:
Lobed edge glazed earthenware cup plate with light blue transfer print decoration of eagle with arrows, olive branches, and flag with banner " E PLURIBUS UNUM" sweeping over water view in center, and border of scrolls on rim.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this cup plate and 1940.165 are a pair.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
