Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter: railroad train pattern
Object Number:
1948.342b
Date:
ca. 1869
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 30.2 x 22.5 cm )
Marks:
in inverted relief: on front of train: "350"
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass platter; hexagonal with concave corners, with pairs of leaves with stippled background on four straight sides, and perspective view of steam locomotive pulling three railroad cars at center.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this platter was probably made to commemorate the opening of the Union Pacific Railroad in 1869.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
