Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter: New York from Weehawken
Object Number:
1961.276
Date:
1831-1843
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 19 1/2 x 15 in. ( 4.4 x 49.5 x 38.1 cm )
Marks:
printed: on obverse beneath rim: "Select Sketchings/New York" above and within a cartouche
Description:
Rectangular pearlware platter with lobed corners; blue transfer printed border diapered cartouches connected by swags; fruit and leafage on solid blue background in outer border and flowering swags form inner border; central view of harbor and city (New York) with four figures in pastoral landscape and foreground.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
