Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dinner plate
Object Number:
2002.12a
Date:
ca. 2001
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
diameter: 10 1/4 in. ( 26 cm )
Marks:
printed: on underside of plate: "HOMER LAUGHLIN CHINA/LEAD FREE/U.S.A. PPD"
printed: on underside of plate: "Made expressly for "FISHS EDDY"
Description:
Whiteware bone color dinner plate in Fish Eddy "212" pattern, with decoration in black of New York City landmarks around rim; buildings include the Woolworth Building, Twin Towers, Flat Iron Building, Grand Central Station, Citicorp, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Gallery Label:
This quintessential New York china pattern was produced for Fishs Eddy, a store specializing in American-made, commerical quality ceramics and glassware. The "212" pattern, advertised as offering "prime New York real estate at affordable prices," was inspired by the New York City skyline.
Credit Line:
Gift of Fishs Eddy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
