Collection Highlights
Subway controller
Date:
1904
Object Number:
1922.103
Medium:
Silver, steel, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Place setting (5 pcs)
Object Number:
1951.431a-e
Date:
early 20th century
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall (a, dinner plate): 1 5/8 in. × 11 5/8 in. (4.1 × 29.5 cm)
Overall (b, scalloped plate): 9 × 1 in. (22.9 × 2
Marks:
inscribed: every piece (except saucer) in gold on rim or body: "JR"
Description:
Porcelain cup, saucer, circular soup plate, circular dinner plate, and another plate with scalloped edges and cream brim; all have gold bands around rim and inner edge of brim; all but the saucer bear the gold initials "JR" on the brim or body.
Gallery Label:
This place setting belonged to Mrs. Henry J. Raymond (Juliette Weaver), wife of the editor of the New York Times.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. S.L. Holbrook
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
