Saucer: gold band
Classification:
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 1.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Porcelain saucer with gilding around rim.
Object Number:
INV.9980
Marks:
printed: in green on reverse: "HEITO CHINA/HAND PAINTED/MADE IN/JAPAN"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
13544
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Newburgh, Hudson River
Classification:
Date:
1829-1856
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 50.2 x 41.9 cm )
Description:
Oval pearlware paltter with molded and beaded edge; blue transfer printed assymetrical flower, scroll, and pheasant border; central view of city (Newburgh) on river (Hudson). (Larsen, 3rd ed., no. 270)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.270
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "Picturesque Views/Newburgh/Hudson River"
Gallery Label:
In 1829, Staffordshire potters Ralph and James Clews inaugurated a series of tablewares entitled "Picturesque Views," featuring images from the recently published "Hudson River Portfolio." Produced slightly later than the deep blue pottery, these lightly-colored wares feature an elegant border of birds, flowers, and scrolls. This view is related to plate 14 of the Portfolio.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1856
eMuseum Object ID:
13542
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 5.1 x 8.3 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Wheel-thrown redware cup with strap handle and clear lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9654
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13442
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wheel turned redware cup with handle and clear lead glaze, strap handle, and incised line below lip; possibly a toy tea cup.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.9658
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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13438
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 6.4 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Molded whiteware pitcher decorated with three gilt bands and three gilt rims.
Object Number:
INV.10048
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
13437
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup: Boston State House
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1815-1842
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 in. ( 7.6 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cup depicting the Boston State House.
Object Number:
1961.22la
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1842
eMuseum Object ID:
13436
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Child's plate
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 in. ( 2.5 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Hexagonal pearlware plate with lobed rim edged with purple luster; molded brim highlighted with red, blue, and green enamel and purple luster; at center, blue transfer printed view of country house with four figures and horse and cart in foreground; inscription above and below image.
Credit Line:
Probably purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
INV.9978
Marks:
typed: affixed to reverse: paper label "711/Eng" ('Eng' inscribed over 'Amer')
printed: above and below central image: "I never saw an oft removed tree/ Nor yet an oft removed family,/That throve so well as those that settled be."
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
13325
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter commemorating Pickett's Charge
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 12 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 32.1 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware octagonal dish printed in medium blue with central view of battlefield with charging and dying infantry, smoke, Confederate & American flags, cannon in foreground; border of medallions with famous Confederate and Union generals with oak leaves and acorn border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.254
Marks:
printed: on base:"E PLURIBUS UNUM" over spread eagle and "PICKETT'S CHARGE,/GETTYSBURG
printed: on obverse:"GEN. W.S. HANCOCK", "GEN JAS. LONGSTREET", "GEN. G.G. MEADE", "GEN R.E. LEE"
collector's label: affixed to reverse: "ALL THIS HAS BEEN MY FAULT.
Gallery Label:
This platter represents Pickett's Charge, the disastrous infantry assault ordered by Confederate General Robert E. Lee on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. Represented in medallions around the border are generals Hancock, Longstreet, Meade, and Lee.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
13260
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Miniature glazed redware pitcher with strap handle and two incised lines around upper body.
Object Number:
INV.5304
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
13257
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1875-1920
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 9 in. ( 1.9 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Porcelain plate molded blue enamel and gilt border with painted enamel view of pastoral landscape.
Object Number:
INV.13537
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
13118
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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