Collection Highlights
Ulysses S. Grant at Cold Harbor
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.052.56.GrantUniform.Photos.
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Plate: Insane Hospital, Boston
Object Number:
1940.126
Date:
1814-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 6 3/4 x 5 in. ( 2.2 x 17.1 x 12.7 cm )
Marks:
printed: in blue on back in rounded frame: "INSANE HOSPITAL/BOSTON"
Description:
Glazed earthenware molded oval plate with dark blue transfer print image of classical building with a border of roses in medallions.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the view is of the Charleston Exchange and it is incorrectly marked on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
