Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate: Welcome Lafayette...
Object Number:
1952.135
Date:
ca. 1824
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 6 7/8 in. ( 1.6 x 17.5 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center
inscribed: on back: "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE"
printed: around central image: "WELCOME LAFAYETTE THE NATIONS GUEST AND OUR COUNTRY'S GLORY"
Description:
Molded pearlware plate with blue transfer printed image of Lafayette surrounded by raised border of garlands and green scalloped rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
