Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate: pink lustre
Object Number:
1948.266
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 17.1 cm )
Marks:
painted: on bottom in purple luster: "X"
Description:
Molded circular pearlware plate with abstract fruits, vines, and shapes in blue underglaze, rust enamel, and purple luster; large blue underglaze baluster shape in foreground.
Gallery Label:
This style of earthenware is known as 'Gaudy Dutch '.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
