Collection Highlights
Fort Hamilton Polka Redowa
Date:
1852
Object Number:
PR.020.1.1
Medium:
Color Lithograph.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saucer: Masonic Hall, Philadelphia
Object Number:
1940.191
Date:
1814-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 18.1 cm )
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/MASONIC HALL/PHILADELPHIA/J &W RIDGWAY"
typed: tag attached to object: "One of three known examples/present items only one in mint condition/appear on market every 25 years or so/last record of sale/ FREEMAN'S AR
Description:
Circular earthenware plate with molded edge; dark blue transfer printed rose and leaf border with central scene of gothic-style building (Philadelphia Masonic Hall) in pastoral setting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
