Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Date:
1805
Object Number:
1867.306
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object Number:
1923.58
Date:
1753/54
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 15.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: front center: "S L" in script, surrounded by a floral garland and a banner below engraved, "SPERO/ MELIORA" in roman letters
stamped: on the base: "WG" in script conforming, "J" in a sheld, a lion passant conforming, a crowned leopard's head c
Description:
Wrought silver bowl; deep, bowl-shaped body with a flared and scalloped rim chased with flowers and foliate scrolls; seated on a molded circular foot with a chased band of flowers; the shield reserve on the front center engraved, "S L" in script, surrounded by a floral garland and a banner below engraved, "SPERO/ MELIORA" in roman letters; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Gallery Label:
This bowl bears the motto of the Livingston family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Clark
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
