Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Luce Center
Waste bowl
Object Number:
1939.421
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. ( 8.3 x 16.8 cm )
Marks:
marked: on large pieces: "N14"
Description:
Porcelain waste bowl with broad border of salmon colored enamel with outlining and accents in gilding; enamel borders are crossed by curved diaper -patterned
bands of gilding.
Gallery Label:
This waste bowl belonged to Janet Livingston (1743-1828), wife of General Richard Montgomery (1738-1775).
Credit Line:
Gift of William D. Bloodgood
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
