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Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
Related Person: Field Exploration Committee

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Confection plate

Confection plate
Object name 
Confection plate
Date 
1850-1870
Medium 
Porcelain
Dimensions 
overall: 1 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.
Description 
One plate from a porcelain tea set including 20 confection plates; set has border of fine intertwining branches in gilding and green enamel; additional gilding on rims, edges, seams, and highlighting finials and handles.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
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