Cup and saucer in shadow box
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
box: 10 1/4 x 14 1/2 x 4 in. ( 26 x 36.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical cup with flaring lip and strap handle; cup and saucer decorated with floral gilding and gilded borders.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Laurence Eyre
Object Number:
1958.42
Marks:
inscribed: on back of box: "During the American War for Independence General Lafayette was a guest at the home of Daria Copeland on Main Street in Chester, Pa. During his second and last visit to America, I do not know if the General stayed in Chester o
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this cup was used by Lafayette during his visit to the U.S.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
5190
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Goblet: Silver Lustre
Classification:
Date:
1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 4 in. ( 14.9 x 9.8 x 8.9 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Creamware goblet; silver luster resist floral and vine pattern all over.
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:
1951.233
Marks:
hand written: on underside: jelly label "#27"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
5185
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Pitcher: fish scale pattern
Classification:
Date:
1810-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 5 in. ( 14 x 16.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Pearlware pitcher with fish-scale silver luster resist pattern and floral resist border around neck.
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:
1951.160
Marks:
hand written: jelly label : "160"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
5184
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
1815-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 6 x 4 in. ( 12.4 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Pearlware pitcher with molded hunting scenes of dogs chasing pheasant in brush, green background, brown enamel and purple luster highlights, purple luster feather edge border; molded grapevine at neck.
Object Number:
INV.12580
Gallery Label:
This pearlware pitcher was also known as pratt ware.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
5183
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Part (cup): 3 x 5 x 4 1/8 in. (7.6 x 12.7 x 10.5 cm)
Part (saucer): 1 x 5 in. (2.5 x 12.7 cm)
Description:
Molded green and pink porcelain cup with gilt lip and beading; additional piece across lip is a mustache guard.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1933.18ab
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "565"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this cup belonged to Christopher J. Brown of Harriettstown, NY.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5181
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
cup: 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. ( 4.4 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm )
saucer: 3/4 x 4 in. ( 1.9 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Porcelain cup with panelled sides and molded saucer; cup enamelled with pair of US flags, black eagle, gilt lettring, canon balls, and canon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.383ab
Marks:
gilded: on exterior of cup: "Monitor beats all."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
5180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1858
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 7 x 10.2 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Oval parian ware with domed lid with a molded bunch of grapes on top; molded decoration on lid and body is composed of ovals with raised circles on them; the center of each oval is painted with blue enamel.
Object Number:
Z.34
Marks:
hand written: in blue pencil on bottom: "Z66"; the rest is illegible.
Gallery Label:
The United States Pottery Company (1847 - 1858) produced ornamental objects including yellow ware with Rockingham and flint enamel glazes, agate and granite wares, porcelain and parian. Technically innovative, the United States Pottery Company gained national prominence when its wares were featured in the 1853 Crystal Palace Exhibition in New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
5178
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Heart shaped tray
Classification:
Date:
1902
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 1.6 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Molded porcelain heart-shaped tray with a hand finished undulating scalloped edge flange; enamelled inside walls with flocked white glaze, green and red on flange, leaving a raised texture, and overglaze gold border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Clifford R. Dumble
Object Number:
1943.421
Gallery Label:
This tray was donated by the granddaughter of the decorator, Edward Lycett, known as "the pioneer of china painting in America." Lycett trained in Stoke-on-Trent, England before coming to New York and setting up his decorating shop.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
5177
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher: landscape
Classification:
Date:
1810-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 13.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Canary yellow creamware pitcher with silver luster bands; transfer printed country house views on sides and sunburst on front.
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:
1951.101
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
5175
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apothecary bottle with cover
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1750
Medium:
Tin-glazed earthenware, brass
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 5 in. × 3 3/8 in. (12.7 × 8.6 cm)
Overall (b): 2 in. × 2 1/2 in. (5.1 × 6.4 cm)
Description:
Tin- glazed earthenware wheel thrown cylindrical vessel with rounded shoulder and foot hand painted in blue with two putti, one wielding a staff with entwined serpent and the other holding a wine bladder; both are holding a banner; cylindrical sheet brass with finial.
Object Number:
INV.14994ab
Marks:
hand painted: in blue on base and on banner: "P"
hand painted: in blue on base: " "
Bibliography:
Krohn, Deborah, Peter Miller, and Marybeth De Filippis, eds., "Dutch New York Between East and West: The World of Margrieta van Varick." New York: Bard Graduate Center, New-York Historical Society, New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2009, p. 300-1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1760
eMuseum Object ID:
5137
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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