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Collection Highlights

Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
1950
1956.7
Oil on paper laid on board
Artist/Maker: Chesley Bonestell

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Dish

Dish
Object name 
Dish
Date 
1820-1846
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Enoch Wood & Sons
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/8 x 5 7/8 in. ( 2.9 x 14.9 cm )
Description 
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware dish with central image of a sail -rigged steam boat flying an America flag; the border pattern is composed of roses and small flowers. (Chancellor Livingston)
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number 
1940.390b
Marks 
impressed: on back of dish: medallion reading "E WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRANTED"
Gallery Label 
According to Larsen, the boat depicted is the Chancellor Livingston.
Due to ongoing research, information about this o