2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
ca. 1825
1920.5
Watercolor on ivory
Artist/Maker: Anthony Meucci

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Miniature plate

Miniature plate
Object name 
Miniature plate
Date 
1820-1840
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1 x 3.8 cm )
Description 
Pearlware lobe-edged miniature plate with blue transfer print decoration of children playing and church and buildings in background, and border of pointed leaf tops on rim.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number 
1940.196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.