1802
GUSN-67370
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DESCRIPTION:
Blue, white; three story building with portico, floral border. "Insane Asylum, Boston" (inscription on verso)
dessert plates
pearlware
transfer printing
Pearlware
Transfer Printed
PLATE, DESSERT
One of many views related to the early United States and its history that appear in the online exhibit "Patriotic America."In 1816 the Charlestown home of Joseph Barrell, which was designed by Charles Bulfinch, was bought by the Massachusetts General Hospital Corporation for use as an asylum. It opened in 1818 and was named "McLean" for John McLean who was a major donor to Massachusetts General.
Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844
Subject McLean Insane Asylum,
Pleasant Hill
McLean Insane Asylum
Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844
Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)
Hanley, England, STAFFORDSHIRE
0.75 x 7.25 (HxD) (inches)
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.1274
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