Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1823-1842
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Pearlware cup plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of an eagle and shield on a cuff with Boston Harbor in the background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.166
Marks:
impressed: on back: "ROGERS"
Gallery Label:
The source of the design comes from the seal of Boston which was adopted in 1823.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1842
eMuseum Object ID:
35546
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 in. ( 3.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Blue underglazed porcelain saucer with molded, gilded edge; trellis border bound below by spears and posts ("Nanking border"); central view of Chinese water scene with birds and an island on the upper left surrounded by swirling "clouds" at base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
1956.141x
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
35531
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teacup
Classification:
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.7 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Porcelain cup with slightly molded vertical scallops on body, scalloped rim, and reeded strap handle terminating in molded leaf sprays; blue underglaze decoration depicts Chinese river scene with buildings and covered boat; there is gilding on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
1956.141w
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
35530
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 in. ( 3.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Blue underglazed porcelain saucer with molded, gilded edge; trellis border bound below by spears and posts ("Nanking border"); central view of Chinese water scene with birds and an island on the upper left surrounded by swirling "clouds" at base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
1956.141v
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
35529
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
"Canton" Tea caddy
Classification:
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (11.4 x 8.9 x 3.8 cm)
Description:
Rectangular "Canton" porcelain tea caddy with arched top and cylindrical opening; the body is molded with vertical scallops from top to bottom and decorated with blue underglaze Chinese scene of pagodas and water on all four sides; the rim is gilded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
1956.141p
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
35527
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Washbowl
Classification:
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 34.9 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware wash bowl with flared, scalloped edges; the central image (at the bottom of the bowl) depicts Justice holding scales, a sword, and laurels; a banner draped over a cornucopia reads "INDUSTRY THE MEANS PLENTY THE RES."; the border pattern is leaves and flowers
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.323
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with eagle at center reading "T. MAYER STORE: STAFFORDSHIRE"
Provenance:
Purchased by Mrs. J. Insley Blair from Ginsburg & Levy, Jan. 1927 ($50).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
35511
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Pennsylvania Coat of Arms
Classification:
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 3/4 x 16 in. ( 52.7 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Molded octagonal pearlware platter decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of the Pennsylvania coat of arms surrounded by flower and vine border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.238
Marks:
impressed: on back: "T.MAYER STORE STAFFORDSHIRE" and spread eagle
transfer printed: eagle with banner"E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Gallery Label:
This platter is from Thomas Mayer's, "American Series of Arms of the States".The seal of Pennsylvania was adopted in 1809.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
35479
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving dish: Connecticut coat of arms
Classification:
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 in. ( 17.8 cm )
Description:
Molded oval pearlware platter with foot ring with edges and slight flange handles with scrolling leaves in low relief printed in dark blue with oval medallion of the arms of Connecticut.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.316
Marks:
printed: on base: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"with spread eagle
impressed: on base in circle around spread eagle:"T. MAYER STORE STAFFORDSHIRE/WARRANTED"
painted: on base:"2"
printed: on obverse:"TRANS(...)SUST"/ "CONNECTICUT"
Gallery Label:
This platter is from Thomas Mayer's, "American Series of Arms of the States".
Provenance:
Purchased by Mrs. J. Insley Blair from G. Kellogg Sale, AAA, Nov. 1925 ($1800).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
35476
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
1829-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 12 3/8 x 10 3/4 in. ( 6 x 31.4 x 27.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular glazed earthenware dish with view of Hudson, New York; impressed dot border on scalloped edge and transfer printed decoration in light cobalt blue of historical view of two fishermen with nets in foreground and town in background and border of roses, scrolls, brackets and birds in rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.332
Marks:
hand painted: on back in blue: "6" or "9" or "G"
paper stamp: affixed to back with black printed numbers: "297"
Gallery Label:
This view, after a painting by William Guy Wall published in the "Hudson River Port Folio," represents the town of Hudson, New York.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
35451
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 24.8 x 20 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware oval dish with scalloped rim and egg and reed border in low relief, pierced brim printed in light blue with view from bank of river with steamer and West Point, hills beyond; floral border. (Larsen, 3rd ed., no. 73)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.293
Marks:
impressed: on base: "G"
painted: "7"
Gallery Label:
Based on the 1831 engraving "West Point from Phillipstown," after a painting by W.J. Bennett, this view shows West Point Military Academy, fifty miles north of New York City.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
35447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.








