Collection Highlights
Balustrade from Federal Hall, New York
1788-1789
1884.3
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bread and butter plate
Object name
Bread and butter plate
Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
overall: 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.
Description
Porcelain bread and butter plate with broad border of salmon-colored enamel with outlining and accents in gilding; enamel borders are crossed by curving diaper-patterned bands of gilding.
Credit Line
Gift of William D. Bloodgood
Object Number
1939.443
Gallery Label
This bread and butter plate belonged to Janet Livingston (1743-1828), wife of General Richard Montgomery (1738-1775); see Anthology of British teapots/ teacups for more information.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
