Collection Highlights
Study of Four Tree Trunks (Three Birches)
ca. 1855
1918.325
Graphite with scratching out on beige paper
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object name
Bowl
Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 1 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 4.1 x 11.4 cm )
Description
Porcelain bowl with molded feather edge on exterior of rim and flat bottom; decoration consists of a wide band of blue enamel with gold stars bounded below by a band of blue dots; blue enamel gilded floral swags below band; shield with blue enamel and gold star border, ribbons, and leafy swags, inscribed with initials at center.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Kenneth McNeil
Object Number
1984.35
Marks
painted: in blue on shield: "J M W"
Gallery Label
This bowl, part of a fifty-four-piece dinner service, was commissioned by James M. Watson (1750-1806), a New York City businessman.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
