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A museum display description that reads: Judy Chicago American, born 1939 Test Plate for Hatshepsut, Great Pharoah of Egypt in 18th Dynasty 1977-78 Ceramic Crocker Art Museum, gift of Simon K. Chiu, 2018.32.3 Subject: Hatshepsut is described by Egyptologists James Henry Breasted as "the first great woman in history of whom we are informed." She is widely regarded as one of the most successful and long-reigning Pharoahs. Judy Chicago chose to feature her on one of 39 place settings set around a large triangular table in her installation 'The Dinner Party' (1974--79). Each place setting honored an important historical woman; the names of 999 additional influental woman appeared on the tile floor. Artist: Born in Chicago, Judith Cohen changed her name to Judy Chicago in 1970 to renounce paternalistic naming conventions. She led feminist programs for women artists at California Institute for the Arts, and eventually became a feminist art icon. Look For: Techniques and themes traditionally considered "women's work" used to create a monumental work of fine art.