Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
INV.14373a
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 10 in. ( 1.9 x 25.4 cm )
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: "THE DAM/ AND/ WATER WORKS/PHILADEPLHIA"
collector's label: on back:"2[ar]/535"
Description:
Pearlware plate with blue transfer printed image depicting a river scene with a dam in the background and a paddleboat in the foreground; a water works is shown to the left of the dam; the border is a fruit and flower pattern.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
