Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
Date:
ca. 1750
Object Number:
1902.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dish
Object Number:
1940.390b
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 5 7/8 in. ( 2.9 x 14.9 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back of dish: medallion reading "E WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRANTED"
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware dish with central image of a sail -rigged steam boat flying an America flag; the border pattern is composed of roses and small flowers. (Chancellor Livingston)
Gallery Label:
According to Larsen, the boat depicted is the Chancellor Livingston.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
