Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Presentation dish
Object name
Presentation dish
Date
1984
Medium
Glass, gold
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 17.1 cm )
Description
Molded glass presentation dish with a ruffled edge; screen printed decoration in white, blue and 22 karat gold with images of the Worthy Grand Matron and Patron of the Star of Bethlehem, Grand Chapter New York fraternal organization; dish inscribed, "1944 * STAR OF BETHLEHEM GRAND CHAPTER, O. E. S. * 1984/ 40th/ Anniversary/ Celebration/ Bro. Alvin C. McPherson, General Chairman."
Credit Line
Purchase
Object Number
2000.216
Marks
printed: all over: "1944 * STAR OF BETHLEHEM GRAND CHAPTER, O. E. S. * 1984/ 40th/ Anniversary/ Celebration/ Bro. Alvin C. McPherson, General Chairman/ Sister Juanita B. Holmes/ Worthy Grand Matron/ Bro. David L. Patterson/ Worthy Grand Patron"
Gallery Label
This presentation bowl documents the important role clubs and membership organizations played in African-American Communities during the 20th century, providing a sense of community, pride in accomplishments and often financial assistence. This dish is notable for including an image of a woman, the "Grand Matron" of the organization. This club, like others also provided opportunities for women, whose daily work may have been menial or unrewarding to achieve in another arena.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
