Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plates (2)
Object Number:
1939.413
Date:
1875-1890
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 21.3 cm )
Marks:
painted: in blue on back: a diamond shape
painted: at lower right hand corner of portrait: "E. Roy"
painted: on back: "M de Pompadour"
Description:
Circular plate with gold bands and blue brim; hand painted bust of a woman at center in blue, brown, gray, and pink enamel.
Gallery Label:
This plate is from a service that was owned by New York City mayor Hugh J. Grant (1889-1892).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Manfred Nathan
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
