Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tea bowl
Object Number:
1952.111e
Date:
ca. 1795
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea bowl with ribbed sides and shaped rim; border consist of blue enamelled dots between blue and gilt bands with secondary border of two intertwined gilt vines; enamelled ornament also includes pseudo arms of New York State; figures of liberty and justice flanking shield with scrolled border surmounted by an eagle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
