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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
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Luce Center
Cup plate: log cabin motif
Object name
Cup plate: log cabin motif
Date
after 1840-1855
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 1.6 x 9.8 cm )
Description
Glazed earthenware circular cup plate with red-transfer print designs of view of log-cabin in center and border of large stars with small stars in background on rim.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.196
Marks
impressed: on back:"JOHN RIDGWAY"/ "37"
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this scene commemorates the campaign of president Harrison as seen in Larsen, page 103.
Provenance
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
