Collection Highlights
Ledger, 1678-1684
Date:
1678-1684
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Clopper.Ledger.1678
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1922.9
Date:
1903
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 24.1 cm )
Marks:
printed: in green on back : "CA/FRANCE/especially made/by/THE RICHARD BRIGGS Co/BOSTON/and/C.AHRENFELDT/Limoges/Design Patented" with laurel wreath"
Description:
Molded plate with transfer printed decoration in brown, blue, green, gray, pink, red, gold, and silver; the border pattern is composed of scrolling acanthus leaves, coats of arms, cannons, and swords; the central image depicts the American and British flags inside a wreath with pink flowers and two coats of arms.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this plate commemorates the visit of the Honorable Artillery Company of London, England to the Ancient and Honorable Company of Boston, Massachusetts in 1903.
Credit Line:
Gift of George W. Hills
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
