Collection Highlights
Kast
Date:
1675-1690
Object Number:
1941.914
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Tea plate: Insane Hospital Boston
Object Number:
1940.135
Date:
1814-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 7 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 18.4 cm )
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: "BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/INSANE HOSPITAL/BOSTON/J & W RIDGWAY"
Description:
Blue transfer printed plate with central image depicting the Boston Insane Hospital; floral border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
