Collection Highlights
A journall, with observations on my travail from Boston in N.E. to N.Y., New Jersies, & Philadelphia...
Date:
1697
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Benjamin.Bullivant
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object Number:
INV.13243
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 4.8 x 13 cm )
Marks:
inscription: on shield in blue: "JMW"
Description:
Heavy bowl with molded feather edge on exterior of rim and flat bottom; interior decoration conists of a wide band of blue enamel with gold stars, bounded below by a band of blue dots; blue enamel gilded floral swags below band; shield with blue enamel and gold star border, ribbon, and leafy swag, inscribed with initials at center.
Gallery Label:
This bowl is identical to 1984.34 which is part of a set commisioned by James M. Watson (1750-1806), a New York City businessman.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
