Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object name
Plate
Date
1824-1840
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 12.1 cm )
Description
Pearlware plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of Lafayette presenting a necklace to a winged female figure, image surrounded by a raised leaf and vine border.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.183
Gallery Label
This image is believed to portray Lafayette bestowing a farewell gift of a necklace to a lady who represents the women of America, after his 1824 visit.
Provenance
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
