This is a photograph of a commemorative plate featuring ornate floral decorations, elaborate scrollwork, and an inscription at the center that reads: "THE GRAND ERIE CANAL A SPLENDID MONUMENT OF THE ENTERPRISE & RESOURCES OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEBTED FOR ITS EARLY COMMENCEMENT & RAPID COMPLETION TO THE ACTIVE ENERGIES, PREEMINENT TALENTS, A ENLIGHT’ED POLICY DE WITT CLINTON, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE." The border of the plate includes delicate flowers and scroll-like embellishments.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- black and white photograph
- Dimensions
- 4024 × 3343 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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