Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Luce Center
Coffeepot and lid
Object Number:
1952.111ab
Date:
ca. 1795
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 6 x 5 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 15.2 x 14 cm )
Description:
Bulbous porcelain coffee pot with reeded entwined handle and c-shaped spout; domed porcelain lid with berry finial; both forms have a border consisting of blue enamelled dots between blue and gilt bands; enamelled ornament also includes pseudo arms of New York State; figures of liberty and justice flanking shield with scrolled border surmounted by an eagle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
