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
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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