Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1961.355
Date:
1828-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 22.5 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on base: small square with small scalloped-edge circle
printed: on front: "GENERAL JACKSON/THE HERO OF NEW ORLEANS"
Description:
Molded pearlware plate with scalloped edge with gadrooned banding and brick-red print of male bust amongst clouds with purple luster linear and stylized garland bands.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
