Urn ca. 1831-35 French One of a pair of vases that feature two views of New York City copied from a portfolio of prints entitled "Views in New York and Its Environs" (1831-34). This vase depicts "Broadway from the Park," with some of lower Broadway's notable buildings, including St. Paul's Chapel and P. T. Barnum's American Museum. In an unusual departure, the other (38.165.36), is decorated with a building interior, that of the Merchant's Exchange on Wall Street, the center of commerce in what was quickly becoming the country's major commercial center. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4540. Urn Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Urn. French. ca. 1831-35. Porcelain, overglaze enamel decoration, gold, painted with views of New York City. Made in France