Collection Highlights
French press
1812-1819
1943.368
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; yellow poplar, white pine, brass, plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cups
Object name
Cups
Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 8.9 cm )
Description
Molded pearlware cups printed in red with view of sailing ship flying American flags and steam boat near craggy shore with anchor and spread eagle with laurel branch on one side and red printed view of steamship on other side, rimmed with golden purple metallic oxide luster; gold stripe on inside of foot.
Credit Line
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number
INV.14383-14391
Gallery Label
The ship and the boat in view are the 'Cadmus' and the 'Clermont', respectively.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
