Collection Highlights
Dressing table
1795-1810
INV.14982
Mahogany, mahogany and other inlays, white pine, yellow poplar
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Luce Center
Cup bowl: Ship Scene
Object name
Cup bowl: Ship Scene
Date
1820-1840
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 6 x 9.2 cm )
Description
Molded handle-less pearlware cup with dark blue transfer printed decoration; at the bottom of the cup, there is a border of flowers near edge; in exterior two cartouches of steamships at full sail with borders of flowers and scrolls. (Chancellor Livingston)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1940.139a
Gallery Label
According to the donor, the ship is the "Chancellor Livingston"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.