Collection Highlights
Ice cream dish
1877-1878
1980.14
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup
Object name
Cup
Date
1820-1840
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 13/16 in. ( 6.4 x 9.5 x 7.2 cm )
Description
Pearlware cup with a scroll handle, brown transfer printed decoration, two identical eagles with arrows and shields, travelling at sea in an open shell; between the eagles is a scrolling foliate design with inscription.
Object Number
INV.8230
Marks
printed in brown: on body: "Prosper / 'Freedom'"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
