Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Platter: Hudson River...
Object Number:
INV.14427
Date:
1818-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 13 7/8 x 10 in. ( 3.8 x 35.2 x 25.4 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on base: "WOOD"; "12"
printed: on base: "31"; on reverse of brim: "_____PLURIBUS UNUM"; on swag with spreadeagle, shield "HIGHLANDS/HUDSON RIVER"
typed: affixed to base: paper label "SELBY AUG. 19, 1951, HIGHLANDS HUDSON RIVER (WOOD) CHANCEL
Description:
Oval dish molded in white clay and printed in dark blue with image of steam/sail ship flying America flag on river within a gorge; shells border.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
