Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate: City Hall, New York
Object Number:
1926.47
Date:
1831-1835
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 5/8 in. ( 2.9 x 27 cm )
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "City Hall/ New York/JACKSONS WARRANTED"
Description:
Circular pearlware plate with molded edge; purple transfer printed flower and scroll border with central view of large public building (City Hall, New York City)
with US flag.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
