Platter (George Washington)

ca. 1876

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Platter (George Washington), ca. 1876. Glass, 1 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 12 in. (3.8 x 21.6 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. William Greig Walker by subscription, 40.164. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Platter (George Washington)

Date

ca. 1876

Geography

Place manufactured: United States

Medium

Glass

Classification

Commemorative

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 12 in. (3.8 x 21.6 x 30.5 cm)

Inscriptions

In center, molded around portrait bust: "FIRST IN WAR FIRST IN PEACE. / FIRST IN THE HEARTS / OF HIS COUNTRYMEN." On each handle, molded under bear paws: "1776 / CENTENNIAL / 1876"

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Greig Walker by subscription

Accession Number

40.164

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