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Collection Highlights

Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
Related Person: Alexander Hamilton

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Child's plate

Child's plate
Object name 
Child's plate
Date 
1804-1830
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Hautin & Boulanger
Related People 
Possible Source: Elie Nadelman
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 x 7 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 20 cm )
Description 
Earthenware plate with molded brim with two blue bands and serpentine rim; at center, a series of black transfer-printed images forming a rebus puzzle.
Object Number 
INV.9970
Marks 
printed: on obverse: "27"; "C'"; "T"; "Q'" printed: on reverse: "La folie et la sagesse se hennent/quelque fois la main" printed: "1/2 PORCELAINE DE CHOISY-LE-ROI" printed in circular (belt) frame with "H. B" at center
Gallery Label 
Label affixed to bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.