Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mug: coronation of King Edward
Object Number:
1957.15a
Date:
ca. 1937
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. ( 11.4 x 7.9 cm )
Marks:
printed: beneath base: "OFFICIAL DESIFN OF THE/BRITISH POTTERY MANUFACTURERS FEDERATION [IN A GARTER]/MADE IN ENGLAND" and "REGd SOL 301413/ J & G MEAKIN/ENGLAND"
printed: on exterior: "May 1937 CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VIII" and "ER/VIII" and "DIEU E
Description:
Ovoid cup without handle and transfer printed portrait profile of King Edward VIII of England.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this a souvenir from the coronation of Edward VIII.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
