2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Dressing table
1795-1810
INV.14982
Mahogany, mahogany and other inlays, white pine, yellow poplar
Possible Original Owner: Margaret Maria Livingston

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Plaque

Plaque
Object name 
Plaque
Date 
1850-1900
Medium 
Stone
Dimensions 
Overall: 6 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 11.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description 
Rectangular stone plaque with beveled edge with painting of woman in traditional costume (probably Greek) standing by column with fallen column and trees in background; Greek inscription on reverse.
Object Number 
INV.13931
Marks 
inscribed: on reverse; "KATAETHMA H AOHNA/ EN AOHNAIE (letters are approximation of the Greek)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.