Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln
Date:
April, 1865
Object Number:
PR.011.10
Medium:
Albumen print, carte-de-visite photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1940.161
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 16.5 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back: "E. WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRANTED/SEMI CHINA" and eagle and shield
printed: on back: "E. PLURIBUS UNUM/MOUNT VERNON SEAT OF THE/LATE GEN GEO WASHINGTON" and eagle and shield
Description:
Glazed earthenware plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of Mount Vernon and figures on a hill in front, surrounded by shell border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
