Collection Highlights
Totius Neobelgii Nova Et Accuratissima Tabula
Date:
After 1674
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.28
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
INV.14370f
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 25.7 cm )
Marks:
printed: on 'boat': "UNION/LINE"
impressed: on base: "E WOOD & SONS BURSLEM/SEMICHINA/WARRANTED" in circle with spreadeagle, "Q"
painted: on base: "S"
printed: on tag on back: "Seaman's sale, Jan. 1955 WOOD"; "UNION LINE"
Description:
Molded pearlware with slightly scalloped rim printred in dark blue with view of steam boat flying three American flags and four figures on bank, iregular shell borders.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the steamship in view was known as the 'Union Line' Steamer.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
