Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1940.426
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge of alternating scallops and points; rim curved in to flat circular well; American eagle with shield on breast, wings spread and head facing right, clutching arrows and laurel branch, within beaded ring and grapevine wreath, in well; 4 motifs of stylized leaves and scrolls flanking trapezoidal shape with small stars between, on stippled inner rim (Lee-Rose 665).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
