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Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
Commemorated: Abraham Lincoln

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Plate

Plate
Plate
Plate
Object name 
Plate
Date 
1812-1830
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Ridgway, John & William
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 24.8 cm )
Description 
Molded pearlware plate with dark blue transfer print of City Hall, New York; border of 12 flowers in reserves; central image of City Hall with trees and three figures in foreground.
Credit Line 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number 
1961.357
Marks 
transfer-printed: on underside of plate: "BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/CITY HALL/NEW YORK/J&W RIDGWAY" printed: on adhesive label on underside of plate: "28" typed: on label on underside of plate: "...urchased of Mr. Calvin Ph.../Seatlle Wash...."