Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1955.42
Date:
1760-1780
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 22.2 cm )
Marks:
written: on adhesive label on underside of plate: "1826/J.B. Morris, Jr."
Description:
Chinese export porcelain plate with scalloped edge and underglaze blue Chinoiserie decoration; plate has molded scallop edge painted yellow; rim has four groupings of flowers and vines; cavetto has diamond hatching and four reserves of flowers; well of plate painted with landscape scene including pagoda, trees, a rocky outcropping, and birds.
Gallery Label:
This Chinese export porcelain plate was given to Fanny Morris by Mary Morris Hamilton Schuyler in 1877.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John B. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
