Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dish: floral motif
Object Number:
1874.7
Date:
1755-1770
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 9 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 23.2 cm )
Description:
Porcelain "famille rose" plate with border of three polychrome enamel floral sprays alternating with three single rust and green enamel flowers; secondary border of pale-pinkish rust band broken by "C" shapes; central design of polychrome floral spray and scattered flowers.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this plate was used by the Bussing family before the Revolution.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Mary Van Wangenen
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
