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Platter

Platter
Object name 
Platter
Date 
1805
Medium 
Porcelain
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 31.8 x 26.7 cm )
Description 
Porcelain oval platter decorated in polychrome enamels with a realistic lake side scene; the scene is bounded by a rust and gold border of bands and fleur-de-lis; around the brim are eight colorful chinese figures, and at the top are gilded initials.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Iola Stetson Haverstick in memory of her mother, Mrs. Iola Wise Stetson
Object Number 
1978.43
Gallery Label 
See Howard, p. 113. Initals "DWMC" are for DeWitt and Maria Clinton.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.