Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter
Object Number:
1956.141m
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 18 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 47.6 x 39.4 cm )
Description:
Octagonal "Canton" porcelain platter with blue underglaze decoration; border pattern consists of an abstract band, a diapered band, and stylized swags; the central view is a Chinese landscape of buildings and a bridge over water.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
