Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter: Highlands, Hudson River
Object Number:
INV.14434
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 13 x 10 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 33 x 27.3 cm )
Marks:
printed: on back of brim in black: in floral cartouche: "HIGH LANDS/HUDSON RIVER/ EW &S/CELTIC CHINA"
Description:
Brown transfer printed glazed earthenware platter with central image depicting the Hudson River highlands including a river paddle boat; the border is made up of flowers and fruit; the edges of the plate are scalloped and ridged. (Larsen, 3rd ed. no. 62)
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
