NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
In early 2017, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Date:
ca. 1793
Object Number:
1928.18
Medium:
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Goblet
Object Number:
INV.14166
Date:
1873/74
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 18.4 x 8.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: front center: "Robert Townsend Lawrence/ FROM HIS GODFATHER/ Lowry Mann/ October, 1871." in gothic script and roman letters
engraved: on the base: "ELKINGTON & Co --- LIVERPOOL" in roman letters
stamped: left of the engraving: "F E" in conjoi
Description:
Cast silver goblet; urn shaped body on a circular, trumpet pedestal foot with beaded rings applied to the center of the stem and around the foot; engraved on the front center, "Robert Townsend Lawrence/ FROM HIS GODFATHER/ Lowry Mann/ October, 1871." in gothic script and roman letters; makers' marks stamped to the left of the engraving and engraved on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Townsend Lawrence
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
