Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
Date:
1825-1845
Object Number:
1936.693ab
Medium:
Glass
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Luce Center
Shallow bowl: monogramed "L"
Object Number:
1955.41
Date:
ca. 1785-1795
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 18.4 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: in shield: "L"
Description:
Porcelain soup plate decorated with blue enamel band combined with gold and iron red scallop around rim; well rim has blue and gold guilloche band; center bowl has a blue and gold shield with the initial "L".
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this piece was given to him by Mrs. H.V.R. Kennedy, and "L" inscribed on the plate refers to Lenox Hill.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John B. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
