Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object name
Pitcher
Date
1816
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 13 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. ( 34 x 15.9 x 21.6 cm )
Description
Wrought silver presentation pitcher; urn-shaped body with repouss
Credit Line
The Eugene H. Pool Collection of Captain James Lawrence, Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool
Object Number
1942.543a
Marks
stamped: on the bases: "IT" in a rectangle and two pseudo hallmarks
Inscription: engraved on the front center: "The Corporation of the City of New York/ present this plate in testimony of the Exalted/ opinion entertained by that Body and their fellow/ Citizens of the skill & gallantry displayed by/ Cap.t Ja.s lawrence of the U.S. Sloop of War/ Hornet in the capture of the British Sloop/ of War Peacock on the 24. February 1813." in script
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
