Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 5/8 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 19.4 x 16.5 x 14 cm )
Description:
Porcelain pitcher molded into the head and body (from below the waist up) of Theodore Roosevelt grinning from behind a moustache and spectacles, wearing a red bandanna and belted khaki shirt, toting a red book titled "Africa" and a rifle; handle formed of an elephant's head and trunk. All handpainted with overglaze enamels.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.342
Marks:
printed: in green on base: "L (in wreath) /LENOX/Patent applied for/Design of Edward Penfield/ (conjoined) "TP" (in shield)/ The Toby Potteries of New York/A"
impressed: on belt "T.R."
impressed: on book's cover "AFRICA"
Gallery Label:
This toby jug, made by Lenox after the design of Edward Penfield, was issued at the close of Roosevelt's last term of office when he was about to set forth on a big game hunting expedition into Africa. More likely, it dates after his trip and the publication of his book " African Game Trails" (1910).
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
20796
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: The Heere Gracht
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1939
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware plate; blue transfer printed flower and leaf border at center scene of pre-20th century New York (The Heere Gracht in the 17th Century).
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1939.185
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "THE HEERE GRACHT/(EARLY 17th CENTURY)/OLD NEW YORK/Commemorating the/ inauguration of/ George Washington at/ Federal hall New York/April 30, 1789 and the New/ York World's Fair 1939/ WEDGWOOD/ETRURIA/ENGLAND"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
20784
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1815-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 17.5 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Lead glazed earthenware (pearlware) pitcher, molded with grape leaf cluster motif in relief on purple luster ground, herringbone border around rim, and edge of rim/handle outlined in mustard yellow; angular handle.
Object Number:
INV.12742
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
20764
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Large pie dish w/rabbit center
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 13 in. ( 7.6 x 33 cm )
Object Number:
INV.7878
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
20712
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Footed fruit dish: basket weave; white with gold trim
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 9 in. ( 16.5 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Footed porcelain fruit dish with pierced circular bowl; bands of gilding on base, lower bowl and edge of rim.
Object Number:
INV.12603
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
20673
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Canister and lid
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1764
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 in. ( 5.7 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Octagonal tin-glazed earthenware canister; with two molded handles and lid with bird finial; blue underglaze floral decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.271ab
Marks:
marked: maker's mark in blue underglaze, "vduyn" (Van Duijn) with V and D joined together is probably the mark of Jan Van Duijn, who operated the Porseleine Schotel (the Porcelain Dish) factory, Delft. His mark was registered in 1764. - LG 3/19/08
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, the maker's mark reads "V. Duijn"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1770
eMuseum Object ID:
20601
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Part (saucer): 1 x 5 1/2 in. (2.5 x 14 cm)
Part (cup): 4 x 3 1/2 x 3 in. (10.2 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm)
Description:
Porcelain cup and saucer with gold bands, flowers, and ferns; saucer decoration also contains four flowers with blue petals; the cup's decoration depicts bunches of roses and other flowers between gold fern swags; the flowers on the cup are hand painted in pink, blue, green, purple, red, and brown; the cup has a scrolled handle with medallion of a molded lion's head at rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Marie Agale Vaché
Object Number:
1934.23ab
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this cup and saucer were in the Vaché family for over 100 years and were one of three made at the time.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
20475
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 5.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware butter mold with leaf design.
Object Number:
INV.9684
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
20470
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 7 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware butter mold impressed with a flower design.
Object Number:
INV.9681
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
20468
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Butter mold
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware butter mold with impressed six-petal flower and partially covered with yellow glaze.
Object Number:
INV.9679
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
20467
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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