Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
Date:
1740-1770
Object Number:
1890.3
Medium:
Wool, linen
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Creamer
Object Number:
1956.141f
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 14 x 16.5 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Blue and white Nanking pattern porcelain creamer; oval bowl with flanged rim decorated with trellis diaper and spear and post bands; bowl decorated with river and island scene including houses, trees, boat, and birds (or flying fish), above a wide band of petals; slightly domed base with border similar to that of rim; curved and tapering cylindrical handle joined below rim by horizontal bridge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
