Plate: Doctor Syntax and the Bees
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 10 in. ( 2.2 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting Dr. Syntax on left and crowd of kitchen implement/tool waving group on right in front of building; the border pattern is composed of flowers and scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.381
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center with "WARRANTED CLEWS STAFFORDSHIRE" inscribed; above the medallion, the letter "M" or "W" is impressed
printed: in blue: embellished rectangle with "Doctor Syntax/ and the Bees" inscribed
Gallery Label:
Doctor Syntax was a popular cartoon character who first appeared in English magazines in 1809; this plate is part of the Doctor Syntax series.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36235
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Escape Of The Mouse
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 10 1/8 in. ( 2.2 x 25.7 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting interior scene with a woman seated in a chair while three people and a dog hover and look under the chair; border pattern is composed of flowers and scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.373
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center and 'CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE"
printed: on back in blue: "THE ESCAPE OF THE/MOUSE/FROM/WILKES DESIGNS"
typed: affixed to back: paper label "THE ESCAPE OF THE MOUSE/ Wilkie's diploma picture upon hi
Gallery Label:
This plate is from the Wilkie series.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36233
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: The House of the Lord...Stamped J Twigg
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 23.2 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed plate with slightly scalloped edges; the border contains the names of Bretheren of the Mormon church, and the central view depicts a temple building with cupola and angel weathervane; the central view is encircled by an inscription.
Object Number:
INV.13580
Marks:
inscribed: on front below central view: "Temple of N[auvco?]" and around brim from 12 "PRESIDENT/BRIGHAM YOUNG"; "HERBER C. KIMBALL"; "ORSON HYDE" ; "PARLEY T. PRATT" ; "ORSON PRATT" ; "WILLARD RICHARDS" ; " WILFORD WOODRUFF" ; "JOHN TAYLOR" ; "GEORGE A
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
36231
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Sancho and the Barber
Classification:
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 19.4 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed plate with central image depicting a man on a horse and two men standing on ground; there is a building on the right; the border pattern is composed of doves and flowers (Sancho Panza, a barber and a priest).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.392
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: scroll with "SANCHO AND/THE/PRIEST/AND/THE BARBER" inscribed
Gallery Label:
This plate is from the Don Quixote series.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
36229
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 22.5 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting Dr. Syntax and Dolly seated at a table while servants listen at the door; the border pattern is composed of flowers and scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.386
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center and "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" inscribed
printed: in blue on back: emebllished rectangle with " Doctor Syntax/returned/from his tour"
Gallery Label:
This plate is from the Dr. Syntax series.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
36228
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Doctor Syntax Reading on his Tour
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 22.5 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting Dr. Syntax reading aloud to a room full of people who are not paying attention; the border pattern is composed of flowers and scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.385
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crwon at center and "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" inscribed
printed: in blue on back: embellished rectangle with "Doctor Syntax/ Readinghis tour"
Gallery Label:
This plate is from the Dr. Syntax series.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
36227
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Doctor Syntax Stargazing
Classification:
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 22.2 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting Dr. Syntax and a lady looking through a telescope while a servant falls down the stairs dropping all the dishes; the border pattern is composed of flowers and scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.384
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center and "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" inscribed
printed: in blue on back: embellished rectangle with "Doctor Syntax/Star Gazing"
Gallery Label:
This plate is from the Dr. Syntax series.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
36226
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1802-1828
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 10 in. ( 1.9 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Molded ("Gaudy Dutch") pearlware with hand painted center with zinnia pattern with orange, pink, yellow, green, and brown overglaze and blue underglaze ringing border.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.447
Marks:
impressed: on base: "RILEY"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1828
eMuseum Object ID:
36225
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1831-1843
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 26 cm )
Description:
Red transfer printed plate with scalloped edges; central image depicts two men fishing by a river with trees and horses and a wagon in the background; the border pattern is composed of large and small flowers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.164
Marks:
printed: in red on back: "View of the Canal/ Little Falls;/ Moh[awk] River/JACKSONS WARRANTED"; also the number "9"
hand written: affixed to back: paper label that reads " From the collection of Chas B. Martin of Stapleton, S.I. No, 327"
Gallery Label:
This plate is from the collection of Chas B. Martin of Stapleton, S.I.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
36224
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Park Theatre, New York
Classification:
Date:
1815-1834
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 10 1/8 in. ( 2.2 x 25.7 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware with sligghtly scalloped edges with central image depicting the Park Theatre in New York City; the border pattern is oak leaves and acorns.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.309
Marks:
printed: in blue on back of plate: on banner with flowers " PARK THEATRE/NEW YORK"
Provenance:
Purchased by Mrs. J. Insley Blair from Hudnut Sale, AAA, Nov. 1926 ($120).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1834
eMuseum Object ID:
36223
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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