Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter: Military Academy, West Point
Object Number:
INV.14419
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 25.7 x 20.6 cm )
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: "8"
typed: affixed to back: paper label "2ar/40/W-P ACAD"
Description:
Dark blue pearlware transfer printed serving platter with pierced brim; the central image depicts the Hudson River, bluffs, and academy buildings in the distance; two figures in the foreground; one holding a fishing pole; the border pattern composed of shells is visible above the piercing on the brim (Military Academy, West Point).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
