Soup plate
Classification:
Date:
1771
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed buff earthenware wheel thrown plate with central circular wreath, stylized and painted green, on whitish ground with blue, yellow, and green stylized border.
Object Number:
Z.44
Marks:
inscribed: at center of plate: "1771"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1771
eMuseum Object ID:
31154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. ( 4.4 x 28.6 cm )
Description:
Molded red earthenware plate with sgraffito large central stylized flower, handpainted in blue, brown, yellow, and green and border in lozenge diaper in green with dark brown dots in centers; glazed.
Object Number:
Z.39
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
31153
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Plate
Classification:
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 11 7/8 in. ( 5.1 x 30.2 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed white slipped earthenware plate with central painted decoration of yellow, teal, blue, and purple decoration of an Oriental building with stepped roof, border decoration of four stylized flowers.
Object Number:
Z.37
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
31150
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1824-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Pearlware plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of Lafayette presenting a necklace to a winged female figure, image surrounded by a raised leaf and vine border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.183
Gallery Label:
This image is believed to portray Lafayette bestowing a farewell gift of a necklace to a lady who represents the women of America, after his 1824 visit.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
31145
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1816-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware lobe-edge cup plate with blue transfer-printed decoration of portrait bust of Lafayette, with inscription and border of trailing leaves and vines.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.204
Marks:
impressed: on back in circle around crown device: "A. Stevenson WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE"
printed: in blue under portrait bust: "General La Fayette./WELCOME/TO THE LAND OF LIBERTY"
Gallery Label:
See Larsen, p. 230, #618
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
31144
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 10 x 6 in. ( 19 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware teapot; rectangular molded body and foot with broken scroll handle; view on both side panels depicts George Washington holding a scroll and standing next to a monument surrounded by willows with inscription; border pattern composed of flowers and leaves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.364ab
Marks:
printed: on monument: "WASHIN[GTON]"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
31142
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar bowl and cover: "Mount Vernon, The Seat of the Late Gen'l Washington"
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 6 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 16.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware covered rectangular bombé vessel with flange handles molded in low relief with floral motif, rectangular pedestal foot, stepped lid with knob finial printed in dark blue with view of Neo-Classical building with horse and soldier in scroll border reserve with floral border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.325ab
Marks:
printed: on base: "MOUNT VERNON/THE SEAT OF THE LATE/GEN' WASHINGTON" in scrolling heart-shaped medallion
Gallery Label:
The source of the view is a painting by William Birch (See Larsen, p. 237).
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
31139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 10.5 x 14 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Pearlware ("spatterware") pitcher with loop handle and broad spout; sponged-on blue and purple underglaze decoration with painted red flower.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.729
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:
31135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl with lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 5 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Pearlware ("spatterware") footed bowl with domed lid; brown and green sponged-on and painted blue, green, and red underglaze decoration. A peacock decorates either side of the bowl.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.727ab
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:
31134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall (cup): 2 3/4 × 3 1/2 in. (7 × 8.9 cm)
Overall (saucer): 1 1/8 × 5 7/8 in. (2.9 × 14.9 cm)
Description:
Molded pearlware ("spatterware") handleless cup and saucer with faceted bodies; cup is flared; both feature an image of a building with trees and birds; some of the decoration is underglaze applied with a sponge, and some is hand painted; sponged underglaze is blue and green; building is brown with red windows and black outlines.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.723ab
Marks:
painted: on bottom of both: small black line
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:
31133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.








