Service set
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
see individual records
Description:
Each piece in the set is decorated with a blue enamel border with gold stars around rim and gold and rusk band entwined by polychrome floral ivy; around the cavetto is a rust and gold husk band; the shield at the center has a husk and floral surround and initials at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mary Stevens Baird
Object Number:
1989.2a-h
Marks:
inscribed: on shield in gold and rust: "LP"
Gallery Label:
This set was made for Lewis Pintard (1732-1818), the uncle of the Historical Society's founder, John Pintard. Lewis Pintard was a merchant and a commissioner of prisoners. The plates passed to Martha "Patty" Pintard and by succession to Mary Stevens Baird.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35892
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1825-1845
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 15.9 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Pearlware pitcher with molded decoration on both sides; 1)shepherd and putti 2) shepherd dancing with putti; below is a peaked roof cottage; scalloped rim, purple luster outlines around rim and handle; molded handle.
Object Number:
INV.12726
Marks:
hand written: on bottom of base: collector's label: "#70"
Gallery Label:
This type of pearlware pitcher was also known as pratt ware.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
35887
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1825-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Glazed pearlware plated decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of the entrance of the Erie Canal into the Hudson at Albany surrounded by star and line border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.153
Marks:
inscribed: printed image: "[T]HE CANAL INTO THE HUDSON AT [ALBANY]"
Gallery Label:
This piece is possibly the work of Enoch Wood and Sons; they produced a series with a similar image.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
35882
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Chief Justice Marshall Steamboat
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/8 in. ( 25.7 cm )
Description:
Blue transfer printed pearlware plate depicting the steamboat Chief Justice Marshall under steam; three figures stand in the foreground and a small boat is towed by a steamer; the border depicts shells and leaves and has an irregular center; the plate is scalloped on the rim at the fourth intervals.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.105
Marks:
paper collector's label: on back: "CHIEF JUSTICE MARSHALL STEAMBOAT/ Built in 1825. Belonged to the Troy Line and was rival of the Union Line. Until 1831 all the steam vessels were equipped with masts in case of engine troubles and for greater speed. By
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
35879
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate/saucer depicting a cabin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware plate transfer-printed in light blue with central view of log cabin (front) with two-male figures, tree stumps before it; stars on small stars border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.146
Marks:
impressed: on base: "JOHN RIDGWAY"
printed: on base inside carouche formed by star-studded belt: "COLUMBIAN STAR/444/ OCT. 28TH 1840/ No. RIDGWAY"
Gallery Label:
The log cabin commemorates the political campaign of President William H. Harrison.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
35875
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Covered sugar bowl
Classification:
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 14.9 x 15.9 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware bombé rectangular vessel with two-flange handles molded in low relief in shape of flower; scalloped edges; paneled cover with finial; printed dark blue with view of sailing steam ship flying American flag in a cartouche on a dark blue floral ground of large rose and small flowers.
Object Number:
INV.13566
Marks:
painted: on base:"66"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
35874
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Set of six saucers
Classification:
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 12.4 cm )
Description:
Molded whiteware saucers painted with underglaze blue border patterns of open lozenges, three deep on white ground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Edna H. Robertson
Object Number:
1942.409l-q
Gallery Label:
This type of whiteware was also known as ironstone.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
35872
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tureen
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 9 5/8 in. ( 33 x 24.4 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tureen with reeded strap handles terminating in molded berries and branches; decorated in polychrome enamels with floral sprays and floral vine entwining iron red and gold band; band of blue enamel with gold stars around rim; at center of each side is a shield with initials.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mary Stevens Baird
Object Number:
1989.2a
Marks:
inscribed: on shield: "LP"
Gallery Label:
This set was made for Lewis Pintard (1732-1818), the uncle of the Historical Society's founder, John Pintard. Lewis Pintard was a merchant and a commissioner of prisoners. The plates passed to Martha "Patty" Pintard and by succession to Mary Stevens Baird.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35856
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 14 1/2 x 12 in. ( 4.8 x 36.8 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Oval porcelain serving plate with blue enamel border into gold stars around rim and gold and rusk band entwined by polychrome floral ivy; around the cavetto is a rust and gold husk band; the shield at the center has a husk and floral surround and initials at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mary Stevens Baird
Object Number:
1989.2c
Marks:
inscribed: on shield in gold and rust: "LP"
Gallery Label:
This set was made for Lewis Pintard (1732-1818), the uncle of the Historical Society's founder, John Pintard. Lewis Pintard was a merchant and a commissioner of prisoners. The plates passed to Martha "Patty" Pintard and by succession to Mary Stevens Baird.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
35852
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Catskill Mountain House
Classification:
Date:
1831-1843
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 3/8 in. ( 2.9 x 26.4 cm )
Description:
Red transfer printed glazed earthenware plate with central image depicting Catskill Mountain House on a hillside; there are three figures in the foreground; the border pattern is composed of flowers, scroll work, and decorative shell shapes. (Larsen, 3rd ed., no. 330)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.148
Marks:
printed: in red on back: cartouche with "CATSKILL/ MOUNTAIN HOUSE/ U.S."
Gallery Label:
Thomas Cole's painting, "View of the Catskill Mountain House, N.Y.," engraved and published in London in 1830, inspired this transfer-printed scene. Several Staffordshire potters reproduced engravings of the Catskill Mountain House, a popular resort overlooking the Hudson Valley. Such was its fame that James Fennimore Cooper advised his European audience in the 1850s: "If you want to see the sights of America, go to see Niagara Falls, Lake George, and the Catskill Mountain House"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
35847
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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