Collection Highlights
Ulysses S. Grant at Cold Harbor
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.052.56.GrantUniform.Photos.
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tea bowl
Object Number:
1923.32
Date:
ca. 1787
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Porcelain cup with shaped edges decorated in gold with iron red embellishments; gold rim with gold husk below it; red and gold oval medallion with 2 birds facing each other standing on a red and gold bar and with a flower between them.
Gallery Label:
This tea service was owned by Ann (Rapelje) Duyckinck (1733-1789), who married Gerardus Duyckinck in 1752. According to the donor, the set was acquired at the time of their wedding; however, it was probably made about thirty-five years later, when such porcelain became available on the American market.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny F. Clark
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
