Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
plate
Object Number:
1948.37
Date:
1785-1799
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. ( 1 x 21.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: rose and crown with "F. BASSETT/NEW YORK" and fan shape with "F.BASSETT/NEW YORK"
stamped: on reverse: four touchmarks "LION, BOAT, SCALES, FB" plus 18th century cipher
Description:
Shallow plate with single reed band below cavetto; molded single reeded rim.
Gallery Label:
This plate was purchased by Charles F. Montgomery of Willingford, Connecticut for 22 dollars.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
