Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saucer
Object Number:
INV.12768
Date:
1820-1830
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
overall: 2 x 5 in.
Description:
One of set of nine saucers with gilded bands, handles, spouts, and cup interiors and green, black, and gold enamel decorations; decorations include cherubs involved in various activities, griffins, cornucopias, cannons, spears, and draperies; handles are scrolled and spouts are molded to resemble stylized bird heads and necks. Part of porcelian coffee service.
Gallery Label:
The donor of this set is either Margaret Bayard Rutgers or Margaret Bayard Baldwin.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
