Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saucer: Lafayette / Washington
Object name
Saucer: Lafayette / Washington
Date
ca. 1823- 1831
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 x 4 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 11.7 cm )
Description
Molded pearlware printed black with portraits of Washington and Lafayette in garlanded medallions in center with spread eagle above holding a ribbon in his beak with inscription; stars above and cloud surround.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.193
Marks
impressed: on base: "PETER MORTON/HARTFORD"
impressed: in center on front: "LAFAYETTE/ WASHINGTON"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
