Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dish: Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks
Object name
Dish: Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks
Date
1815-1850
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 14 x 14 cm )
Description
Eight-sided pearlware molded with scalloped edge and scrolling and geometric borders in low relief around printed black center with vigentte of male figure resting on ax near felled tree with two small figures building in background; painted black border on brim; some blue and orange splotches on brim as well.
Object Number
INV.13542
Marks
printed: in black on front:"Little Strokes fell Great Oaks"; "Dr. Franklin" (worn)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.