Collection Highlights
Pictorial map of New York and vicinity, showing the suburban towns, and railroad and water communications
Date:
1871
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M32.3.10.1
Medium:
Black ink on paper, backed with cloth
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Plate: View from Coenties-Slip
Object Number:
1957.131
Date:
ca. 1835-1845
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware plate with black and white image of Coenties slip burning during the Great Fire in New York
Gallery Label:
The Great Fire in New York City occurred on December 16-17, 1835.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Lawerence E. Sampler
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
