Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Luce Center
Stamp
Object Number:
1925.68
Date:
1800-1838
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on handle: "C C"
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware stamp with six-petaled flower, with "C C" inscribed on one side of the handle.
Gallery Label:
Stamps were used by potters to decorate unfired pottery. Flowers are found on many examples of Crolius pottery.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
