Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher: bas relief portrait: Duncan
Object Number:
INV.12748
Date:
1810-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 14 x 13 x 6.4 cm )
Marks:
pencil marking: on sticker on underside of pitcher: "#83"
pencil marking: on sticker on underside of pitcher: "6L"
Description:
Pearlware "Pratt ware" pitcher; bulbous body narrowing at neck and base, with molded decoration; one side has figures of women in classical dress, other side with bust of man inscribed "DUNCAN" and ships on either side; neck with decoration of grapes and grape leaves, base with leafy motif; molded decoration highlighted with blue, green, and light brown paint.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
