Collection Highlights
Mrs. William Walton (1708-1786)
ca. 1750
1902.4
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Dish
Object name
Dish
Date
1820-1840
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/8 x 10 1/2 x 8 in. ( 5.4 x 26.7 x 20.3 cm )
Description
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware molded dish with central image depicting river, bluffs, including one with buildings on it, and two figures in the foreground (one holding a fishing pole); the border pattern is composed of shells and has a regular center.
Object Number
INV.14372b
Marks
printed: in blue on back: eagle with shield and arrows; "17"
impressed: on back: "10", "B", "WOOD"
inscribed: below banner (which is also inscribed but illegible): "MILITARY ACADEMY/WEST POINT"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
