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Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
1950
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Oil on paper laid on board
Artist/Maker: Chesley Bonestell

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Delftware tile fragment excavated at the Blue Bell Tavern

Delftware tile fragment excavated at the Blue Bell Tavern
Object name 
Delftware tile fragment excavated at the Blue Bell Tavern
Date 
1750-1783
Related People 
Related Person: Field Exploration Committee
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 3/4 in. ( 7 cm )
Description 
Earthenware tile fragment; white-glazed delftware with a blue hand-painted inscription and design of a man kneeling; rectangular.
Credit Line 
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number 
INV.6048.1
Marks 
painted: (1), on front: "MAT. 25. 15"
Gallery Label 
This tile fragment was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at the Blue Bell Tavern, a Colonial tavern at 181st Street near Broadway.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.