Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1952.118a
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 7 5/8 in. ( 2.2 x 19.4 cm )
Description:
Circular plate with central image of grisaille decorated three masted boat with furled sails and two American Flags sailing in green water; the border pattern in composed of a purple, wavy dotted line with floral sprays; rust and mustard bands around rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
