2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
Artist/Maker: Augustus Saint-Gaudens

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Dish

Dish
Object name 
Dish
Date 
1820-1840
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 19 x 19 cm )
Description 
Lead glazed earthenware (pearlware) dish, molded and trefoil-shaped with shell-edged flange handle; decorated on rim with silver luster, scrolling leafy vine border with red floral abstractions and green flourishes.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number 
1951.239b
Marks 
impressed: on base: starburst symbol
Gallery Label 
According to the donor, plates 1951.239a and 1951.239b are part of a dessert set.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.