Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dish
Object Number:
INV.14372a
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 8 7/8 x 6 3/8 in. ( 4.8 x 22.5 x 16.2 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with American eagle at center reading "E.WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRANTED"
Description:
Dark blue rectangular/octagonal transfer printed serving dish with central image depicting river scene with table-shaped cliffs and mountains in the background; a small steamer is in the river, and there are trees and seated figures in the foreground; the border pattern is composed of shells and has a regular center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
