Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Mug
Object Number:
1952.121
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 18.7 x 15.9 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical mug with interlacing reeded strap handless terminating in molded floral sprays dotted with blue enamel; grisaille image depicts a three masked east indiaman with furled sails flying; two American flags and floating on green water; the border around the rim is composed of a rust hsuk band and a gold band with rust decoration.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
