Platter: View of Newburgh, NY
Classification:
Date:
1831-1843
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 16 x 13 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 40.6 x 34.3 cm )
Description:
Molded earthenware platter with brown transfer print decoration of a view of Newburgh, New York and border of sprays of wild roses and smaller flowers. (Larsen, 3rd ed., no. 387)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.286
Marks:
printed: in brown on back: "View of Newburgh/ [in scroll] Jacksons Warranted" and "8"
Gallery Label:
The source of this view is a drawing by W.G. Wall entitled "View of Newburgh," engraved in London, 1830.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
35445
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Utica
Classification:
Date:
1824-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 14 cm )
Description:
Blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central panel with inscription eulogizing the city of Utica;the border pattern is composed of vignettes showing canal, boats, and docks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.74
Marks:
inscribed: on front: "UTICA/ AVILLAGE IN THE STATE/OF NEW YORK. THIRTY YEARS SINCE A/WILDERNESS. NOW 91824) INFERIOR TO/ NONE IN THE WESTERN SECTION OF THE/ STATE/ IN POPULATION, WEALTH, COMMERCIAL/ENTERPRISE, ACTIVE INDCUTRY/ & CIVIL IMPROVEMENT."
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
35443
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Compote
Classification:
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 12 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. ( 11.4 x 31.1 x 27 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware oblong dish with scalloped edge and scrolls in low relief at either end, pedestal foot; printed dark blue (blurry) with central oval medallion with scene of female classically dressed warrior astride slain warrior on beach, trumpet flowers & vines border; this is the 'Arms of Virginia' pattern.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.321
Marks:
impressed: circular mark with spread eagle "T. MAYER STORE STAFFORDSHIRE/ WARRANTED"
printed: on side of foot: spread eagle in mouth
impressed: on obverse: "VIRGINIA"
Gallery Label:
This compote is from Thomas Mayer's, "American Series of Arms of the States".
Provenance:
Purchased by Mrs. J. Insley Blair from Hudnut Sale, AAA, Nov. 1926 ($950).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
35438
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: New Jersey Coat of Arms
Classification:
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 19 x 14 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 48.3 x 37.5 cm )
Description:
Molded octagonal pearlware well and tree platter decorated with a blue and white transfer printed image of the New Jersey coat of arms surrounded by a flower and vine border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.324
Marks:
impressed: on back:"T. MAYER STORE STAFFORDSHIRE/ WARRANTED" and transfer-printed eagle with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on banner.
Gallery Label:
This platter is from Thomas Mayer's, "American Series of Arms of the States".The New Jersey coat of arms was adopted in 1776.
Provenance:
Purchased by Mrs. J. Insley Blair from Miscell. Sale, AAA, Feb. 1930 ($1050).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
35436
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creamer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1885-1910
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 3 in. ( 9.5 x 14.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Oblong glazed earthenware creamer with high spout opposite angular handle, shallow oblong foot ring; transfer-printed medium blue with view of broad neoclassical building with cupola either side geometric pattern of tiny circles on handle, wide floral border on interior and exterior of rim and spout [NY, CITY HALL]
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.336
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
35414
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher: United For The Benefit Of Mankind
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1790-1802
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/8 x 9 x 6 1/4 in. ( 23.2 x 22.9 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Molded creamware pitcher, bulbous with strap handle; black transfer printed decoration enhanced with red, blue, yellow, and green overglaze depicting 1) Masonic symbols, including eye with two columns with women standing on top, and a third woman seated on the steps, 2) a seated woman with three children under a masonic eye and arch, and with an inscription beneath, 3) (under spout) cartouche with drafting tools around medallion with man sitting at drafting table; gold decoration around spout.
Object Number:
1947.481
Marks:
printed: in black on panel #1: "VIDE/AVDE/TACE"; "STILUX/ETLUX/FUIT" "MEMENTO MORI" "United for the benefit of mankind"
printed: in black on panel # 2: "To judge with candor, and to speak no wrong./ The feeble to support against the strong./ To soothe th
Gallery Label:
This pitcher was also known as a Liverpool jug; it belonged to John Ramage [Ravage] (1748-1802).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1802
eMuseum Object ID:
35412
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Brooklyn Ferry
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 21.3 cm )
Description:
Mauve transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting the Brooklyn Ferry; the border pattern is composed of flowers and Chinese fretwork.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.351
Marks:
printed: on back in blue: image of lion and unicorn on either side of shield with crown on top. On the shield is written "AMERICAN VIEWS", and on banners below "OPAQUE CHINA/T. GODWIN, WHARF"
printed: beneath previous image: "Brooklyn Ferry"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
35409
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Texan Campaign
Classification:
Date:
1850-1878
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. ( 4.4 x 39.4 x 31.4 cm )
Description:
Molded oval pearlware platter with irregularly scalloped edge; transfer-printed decoration in brown with central vignette of victorious uniformed horseman with sword raised amidst battle; border with scalloped strapwork edge with military trophies, flower and female allegorical figures.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.295
Marks:
printed: on base within medallion:"TEXXIAN CAMPAIGNE" and "J.B."
impressed: "14"
Gallery Label:
The "Texian Campaign" represents a battle in the Mexican War. The initials "J.B." may refer to James Broadhurst of Longton (and later Fenton), Staffordshire, who used this underglaze mark from 1862 to 1870.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1878
eMuseum Object ID:
35405
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cups and saucers (3)
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Each (cups): 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (9.5 x 6.7 cm)
Each (saucers): 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (14.6 x 3.2 cm)
Description:
Glazed earthenware teacups and saucers decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of George Washington next to a horse in front of Mt. Vernon surrounded by a floral border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.222a-f
Marks:
printed: on back of the saucer:"MOUNT VERNON/The Seat of the Late /GEN. WASHINGTON'
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
35398
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 24.1 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Blue underglaze oval "Canton" porcelain platter with reticulated border of single row diamond shapes with molded blue dots; central view of Chinese water scene with buildings and bridge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number:
1956.141o
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
35382
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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