Covered sugar bowl and creamer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1866
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Part (creamer): 6 x 4 1/2 x 4 in. (15.2 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm)
Part (sugar bowl): 7 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 5 in. (18.4 x 14.6 x 12.7
Description:
Porcelain sugar bowl and creamer with "cable pattern" and band of gilding near base of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Francis Potter
Object Number:
1957.69a-c
Marks:
painted: in gold on bottom of each piece: "9c"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this sugar bowl and creamer were made to celebrate the laying of Atlantic cable in 1866.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1866
eMuseum Object ID:
13109
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Flowerpot
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1850
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. ( 16.8 x 18.1 cm )
Description:
Molded slightly flaring cylindrical pot with inset underdish with trompe l'oeil loop handles with lions (2) and bundled bands; both in gold with gold rim and foot and floral band, hand painted in polychrome, on peach background.
Object Number:
INV.13425ab
Marks:
impressed: line like a 'V"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
13108
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Cup
Classification:
Date:
1815-1830
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 10.5 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Porcelain cup hand-painted with red stylized lion in blue central medallion, surrounded by silver luster resist pattern of small trefoil leaves, border of red spirals, blue and red flourishes, and silvered rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number:
1951.243k
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this tea service was originally purchased from K. Kipper in 1925 for $237.50.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
13081
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Figurine: Johanna Marie Lind, ("Jenny", 1820-1887)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1851-1861
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 21 x 9.5 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware figurine on oval base; standing female figure in floor-length dress with white skirt with floral pattern, white collar, and blue bodice and sleeves; "Jenny Lind" painted in gold on front of base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number:
1945.229
Marks:
painted: on front of base: "Jenny Lind"
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
13004
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Figurine:man w/basket w/lid
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 4 x 4 in. ( 17.8 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm )
Object Number:
1954.316
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
13003
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Figurine: girl with basket
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1760
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 14 x 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain nude child figurine with drapery and garland of flowers on head holding basket of flowers on her right arm; flowers on either side an on top of base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Augusta De Peyster
Object Number:
1911.83d
Marks:
painted: on bottom of base in red enamel: anchor and dagger
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
13002
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Figurine of a Deer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1904
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/8 x 11 x 5 in. ( 28.3 x 27.9 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain stag on low oblong base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Mike Holzman
Object Number:
1947.57
Gallery Label:
This deer was displayed at the St. Louis Fair.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
13001
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figural group
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1855
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 in. ( 7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Porcelain black male figurine with open book in hand seated on cotton bales next to dark-haired white girl; circular base with inscription, label fragment attached to bottom
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.390
Marks:
inscribed: on bottom of base in cursive: "Uncle Tom/&/ Evangeline"
Gallery Label:
The huge success of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852, induced English potters to manufacture a plethora of related items. This figure is one of a set six depicting characters from the novel, as well as the author herself.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
13000
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Figural group
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 20.6 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Seated porcelain black male figurine with book in hand holding white girl who stands on his knee; circular base with inscription.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C .Taylor
Object Number:
1945.391
Marks:
inscribed on base beneath figures: "Eva gaily laughing was / hanging a wreath of roses / round Tom's neck."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12999
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 22.2 cm )
Description:
Porcelain plate with molded rim and gilt floral border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederic Brevoort Allin
Object Number:
1942.468
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12998
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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