Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup
Object Number:
1945.377
Date:
ca. 1848
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 10.8 x 7.9 cm )
Marks:
printed: in gold on body: "A Present/from/Boston"
printed: in black on body: "Washington"; "General Taylor"
Description:
Slightly flared cylindrical cup with handle; black transfer printed images of George Washington and General Taylor with a gold inscription in between; gold bands around rim and foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
