Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1942.374f
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
overall: 1 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.
Description:
One of a set of eight molded whiteware plate printed in lavendar with central motif of stars and stripes shield topped by a spread eagle flanked by two American flags with liberty caps, and framed by laurel branches; ribbon underneath; motif on shield and eagle (7) encircling border with leaves between.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. W. Bayard Cutting
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
