Plate: rust and blue floral motifs
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1878
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 9 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Molded earthenware plate with blue transfer printed floral underglaze pattern and rust transfer printed floral overglaze and gilded embellishment.
Object Number:
INV.13522
Marks:
printed: on back :"NING[PO] "8", "H"
impressed: on back: "[?]WG", "WEDGWOOD"
hand written: on back: "9848/N"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1878
eMuseum Object ID:
36210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter and soup plate
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 in. × 15 in. × 1 7/8 in. (26 × 38.1 × 4.8 cm)
Description:
Porcelain platter; octagonal with four peach colored reserves surrounded by blue arabesque borders alternating with floral decorations of pink, blue, orange, purple, and green enamel on white ground; floral decoration of pink, blue, orange, purple, and green enamel on white ground at center of platter; floral gilding within reserves and on edges.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Object Number:
1945.129a
Gallery Label:
This platter belonged to Frederic de Peyster (1796-1882), recording secretary, vice president and president of the N-YHS between 1850 and 1882.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
36206
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platters (2) and plates (13)
Classification:
Date:
1780-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall (a, platter): 18 3/4 × 24 3/8 × 1 7/8 in. (47.6 × 61.9 × 4.8 cm)
Each (c-n, plates): 3/4 in. × 9 3/4 in. (
Description:
Oval molded creamware platters with 12 circular plates with grape vine border hand painted in shades of brown overglaze and banded on either side with a brown stripe; at center, monogram inside a laurel wreath, also in brown overglaze.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Robert Carmer Hill, through Mrs. R. C. Hill
Object Number:
1947.111a-n
Marks:
impressed: on back of platter: "WEDGEWOOD"; "3"
painted: by hand in center of each: "WH"
impressed: on back of plates: "WEDGEWOOD"
Gallery Label:
This set of dinnerware was ordered from England by William Hill (1751-1826), the great-grandfather of the donor. Hill emigrated from Ireland to New York City in 1773 and became a successful merchant with offices on Wall Street.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
36205
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1813-1815
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 in. ( 10.8 x 14 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Molded bulbous pearlware pitcher decorated with bands of purple luster and black transfer printed images from the War of 1812, including the battle between the "Enterprise" and the "Boxer" and the "United States" and the "Macedonian".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.375
Marks:
printed: at lower of each transfer image: "Bentley Wear and Bowne, Engravers and Printers, Shelton, Staffordshire"
printed: on one image: "The Enterprise and Boxer"
printed: beneath other image: "The [United States] and Macedonian"
Gallery Label:
These views commemorate the war of 1812.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
36201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher: amusement
Classification:
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 14 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware with C-shaped strap handle banded with silver luster and two luster medallions either side in which are printed vignettes showing boy in ruffled collar with toy horse and crop and other of mother seated in ladder back chair with child (or doll?) with crib and small table nearby.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number:
1951.148
Marks:
printed: on sides : "AMUSEMENT" ,"AFFECTION"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
36200
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving dish
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 9 7/8 in. ( 3.8 x 25.1 cm )
Description:
Molded ("Gaudy Dutch") pearlware with deep cavetto and brim, slightly scalloped hand painted with 'Warbonnet' pattern in underglaze blue with overglaze red, green, yellow, and brown.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.434
Marks:
painted: on base in red: "2/1037/1"
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:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
36195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
1864-ca. 1920
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
cup: 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. ( 5.7 x 8.3 x 6 cm )
saucer: 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Pearlware cup and saucer; both with purple painted underglaze feather edge and blue, purple, and yellow transfer printed floral sprigs.
Object Number:
INV.13348-13349
Marks:
printed: beneath cup base: "GIEN" (in scroll beneath caster)
printed: beneath saucer on reverse: "------[illegible] GIEN/.......EXPOSITION....[illegible]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
36194
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3 x 2 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Molded porcelain pitcher with pointed handle; blue underglaze and red and yellow overglaze; floral decoration.
Object Number:
INV.13551
Gallery Label:
This pitcher may have been part of a child's set or a sample pitcher.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
36193
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Part (saucer): 1 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. (2.9 x 14.6 cm)
Part (cup): 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (7 x 11.4 x 9.8 cm)
Description:
Faceted pearlware cup and saucer with abstract flowers and shapes in blue underglaze, rust enamel, green enamel, and pink luster; cup has angular scrolling handle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1927.15ab
Marks:
painted: in purple luster on bottom of saucer: "100"
Gallery Label:
This style of earthenware is referred to as 'Gaudy Dutch'.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
36192
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
cup: 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 10.8 cm )
saucer: 1 3/8 x 6 in. ( 3.5 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware"); splayed walls with sponged-on blue underglaze decoration and hand painted stylized red flower with green leaves on cup side and in saucer center.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.767ab
Marks:
impressed: on base of cup : starburst symbol; on saucer: "X"
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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
36191
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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