Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate: bridge with seven arches
Object Number:
1955.261i
Date:
ca. 1925-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 1 x 11.4 cm )
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "THOMAS VIADUCT 1835"
printed: on reverse with capital dome: "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED"
Description:
Whiteware plate molded to fit cup printed in blue with central image of bridge with seven arches spanning river in forested landscape with large building background; floral/foliate garland border.
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Flukiger
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
