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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Child's plate

Child's plate
Object name 
Child's plate
Date 
1850-1890
Related People 
Possible Source: Elie Nadelman
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Blackhurst & Tunnicliffe
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 13.3 cm )
Description 
Molded earthenware child's plate decorated with brown transfer-printed image of three men and a dog surrounded by printed inscription.
Object Number 
INV.9986
Marks 
printed: on front: "FRANKLINS MAXIMS/If you would know the value/of money try to borrow some/when the well is dry/they know the worth of water" impressed: mark on reverse: "STONEWARE/B & T"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.