Collection Highlights
Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saucer
Object Number:
1953.194c
Date:
ca. 1785-1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. × 6 1/4 in. (3.2 × 15.9 cm)
Description:
Part of a group of 2 saucers and one tea bowl; scalloped edges and molded ribbing; rust and purple wave border; polychrome enamel flowers and central flower basket.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, these were part of a set used by Marina Shannon at her wedding breakfast.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Lucy Embury Hubbell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
