Collection Highlights
Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1781-1853)
Date:
ca. 1825
Object Number:
1920.4
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tray
Object Number:
1923.30
Date:
ca. 1787
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: in the shield interior: "A.D."
Description:
Oval porcelain tray shaped rim; decorated with underglaze blue border of butterflies and diaper and gilt details; tray center has a polychrome enamel shield with a floral surrounding and iron red and gilt initials in the center.
Gallery Label:
This tea service was owned by Ann (Rapelje) Duyckinck (1733-1789), who married Gerards Duyckinck in 1752. According to the donor, the set was acquired at the time of their wedding; however, it was probably made about thirty-five years later, when such porcelain became available on the American market.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny F. Clark
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
