Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter: West Point Military Academy
Object Number:
1961.269
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 17 3/4 x 14 5/8 in. ( 3.5 x 45.1 x 37.1 cm )
Marks:
hand written: on underside of piece: paper label that may perhaps cover a maker's mark that reads "WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY/By Adams/The excellent view of the old fortress presents it as it appears not many years after 1780, when Arnold had command
Description:
Maroon transfer printed platter with scalloped edges; central image depicts a river scene with large buildings in the background and deer in the foreground; the border pattern is composed of baskets of roses and fan-shaped medallions. (West Point Military Academy)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
