China plate depicting Hamilton College Chapel
Content Description
Plate from Buffalo Pottery depicting Hamilton College Chapel in blue, from the collection of William Thrope (or Throup) Moore, class of 1896. Accompanied by copy (printed on printer paper) of photograph from Moore's 50th class reunion in 1945 (with names listed in accompanying letter) and brief bio of Moore by his granddaughter, Jean Meyer. "My grandfather, born in Saratoga, NY, lived most of his adult life on the Hudson River ... in Mechanicville, NY, as an attorney. He was for a time DA in Saratoga County. He married Sara Gibson and they had one daughter, Sybil," the donor's mother.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
Donated by Jean Meyer, granddaughter of William T. Moore, class of 1896
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1901 - 1954
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (1 small box)
- ceramic ware (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- realia Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus