Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1927.38
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 11 in. ( 2.5 x 27.9 cm )
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: pedestal with urn on top inscribed "DELPHI"
impressed: on back: flowers, leaves, scrolls, and book surrounding pedestal
Description:
Light blue transfer printed pearlware plate with scalloped edges; central image depicts a river scene with cross (tombstone) in foreground and arched gothic looking structures; the border pattern is composed of scrolling acanthus leaves, scrolled shields, and flowers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
