Memorial Plate - "Dewitt Clinton"

c. 1936

Helmut Hiatt

Associated Names
Helmut Hiatt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white photograph

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/4" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17916

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573606

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