Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter
Object Number:
1961.239
Date:
1814-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 20 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 52.1 x 39.4 cm )
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/ CAPITAL/ WASHINGTON/J & W RIDGWAY
Description:
Octagonal pearlware platter with rose and leaf border and decorated with blue transfer printed view of the Capitol at Washington.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
