Collection Highlights
Plan of the Central Park, New York : Entry No. 4 in the competition
Date:
March 20, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.234
Medium:
Ink and colored washes
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1963.125a
Date:
1776-1793
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 21 cm )
Marks:
marked: on back of plate in four squares: "DM"; anchor and four stars; hanging sheep and six stars
Description:
Shallow plate with worn single reed rim.
Gallery Label:
David Melville worked in Newport Rhode Island from 1755-1793. He produced multiple forms including plates, basins, platters, porringers, and mugs.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
