Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate: The House of the Lord...
Object Number:
1961.212
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 23.2 cm )
Marks:
printed: on back in blue: banner with "J.TWIGG" inscribed on it and "& Co." inscribed beneath
inscribed: on front below central view: "Temple of N[auvco?]" and around brim from 12.00 "PRESIDENT/BRIGHAM YOUNG"; "HERBERT C. KIMBALL"; "ORSON HYDE"; "PARLEY
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed plate with slightly scalloped edges; the border pattern contains the names of Bretheren of the Mormon Church, and the central view depicts a temple building with cupula and angel weather vane; the central view is encircled by an inscription.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
