Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Tray
Object Number:
1955.36
Date:
ca. 1845
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 27 x 16 1/4 in. ( 4.1 x 68.6 x 41.3 cm )
Marks:
Inscriptions: engraved in the center of the tray: "Presented to/ Henry Clay of Kentucky/ by the Whig Ladies of Troy, N.Y./ as a tribute of respect/ to the talents and patriotism of their/ distinguished countryman./ 1845" in script
Maker's mark: stamped o
Description:
Cast and wrought silver presentation tray; rectangular tray with rounded corners, raised sides and an applied, egg and dart band around the rim; two cast, scrolled and reeded strap handles applied to the ends; engraved in the center of the tray, "Presented to/ Henry Clay of Kentucky/ by the Whig Ladies of Troy, N.Y./ as a tribute of respect/ to the talents and patriotism of their/ distinguished countryman./ 1846" in script; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
