Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
ca. 1656
1951.414c
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter
Object name
Platter
Date
1816-1842
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/8 x 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 49.5 x 37.5 cm )
Description
Oval pearlware platter with lobed corners; blue transfer printed flower and mottled shell border; rectangular scene of naval battle in center (engagement between U.S. frigate Chesapeake and H.M.S. Shannon 1813).
Credit Line
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number
1955.264
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this scene was taken from a drawing done by Michaele Felice Corn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
