Oval silver tray with engraved text. The tray has an ornate border, featuring a design with floral and scrollwork elements. The border is raised, and the inner portion of the tray is flat and smooth. The engraved text on the tray reads: "To The Brave Commander of Commodore Stephen Decatur Labore gaudentem quando felix est patria". The text is centered on the tray, with the largest text on the middle line reading "Commodore Stephen Decatur". The tray is displayed on a light gray background.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1817
- Medium:
- Silver
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 600 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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