Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object name
Pitcher
Date
1810-1840
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 7 3/4 x 6 in. ( 15.2 x 19.7 x 15.2 cm )
Description
Molded pearlware pitcher decorated with blue transfer printed images of New York City Hall, New York Hospital, and the New York Insane Asylum (near handle); interior and exterior rim has oak leaf band.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.298
Provenance
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
