Dish

Classification: 
Date: 
1940-1950
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 19.7 x 14 cm )
Description: 
Set of four molded whiteware dishes, each representing a raised and painted image of a locomotive, and each plate has pierced holes for wall mounting
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger in memory of Florence Elsworth Wilson
Object Number: 
1955.236
Marks: 
impressed: on front: "PENNSYLVANIA R.R./ 1855" and "TIGER"
Gallery Label: 
The "Tiger" is representative of the highest development in locomotive building in 1856. Elaborately painted and decorated, this Baldwin engine was used in passenger service.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1950
eMuseum Object ID: 
5124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Dish

Classification: 
Date: 
1940-1950
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 19.7 x 14 cm )
Description: 
Set of four molded whiteware dishes, each representing a raised and painted image of a locomotive, and each plate has pierced holes for wall mounting
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger in memory of Florence Elsworth Wilson
Object Number: 
1955.235
Marks: 
impressed: on front: "WESTERN AND ATLANTIC R.R./1855 AND "GENERAL"
Gallery Label: 
The "General" is one of the most famous locomotives. Captured by the Andrews raiders on April 12, 1862, it was retaken by the Confederates after a thrilling chase. It was built by Thomas Rogers in 1855. The Western and Atlantic Railroad is now part of the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St.Louis line.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1950
eMuseum Object ID: 
5123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Teapot with lid: Texian Campagne

Classification: 
Date: 
1850-1878
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 7 x 11.7 x 9.8 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware with gadrooned, bulbous body and scrolling handle and spout in low relief on foot with faceted, semi-domed cover with gadrooned finial printed in blue-green on pot and medium green on cover with view.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.317ab
Marks: 
printed: on base in irregular cartouche with flower: "TEXIAN/CAMPAIGNE"; "JB"; "3"
Gallery Label: 
According to the donor, this view (the Texian Campaign) is of the Mexican war (1846-1848).
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1878
eMuseum Object ID: 
5121
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1930-1955
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 9 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 24.1 cm )
Description: 
Whiteware plate with molded scallop rim with black band; four floral sprigs at center.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger
Object Number: 
1955.186
Marks: 
printed: on reverse: "SYRACUSE CHINA/ECONO-RIM/IFF/ TRADEMARK/ PATENTED/U.S.A" and "PRAIRIE-MOUNTAIN/WILDFLOWERS/ MADE FOR/SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES/BY/ ONONDAGA POTTERY CO./SYRACUSE, N.Y."
Gallery Label: 
This plate is part of the Hotel Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1955
eMuseum Object ID: 
5105
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Group of three plates

Classification: 
Date: 
1959
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Each (a and b): 1 in. × 10 1/8 in. (2.5 × 25.7 cm) Overall (c): 1 in. × 10 1/4 in. (2.5 × 26 cm)
Description: 
a&b- Molded whiteware printed in blue with head of Lincoln (3/4 profile in a; frontal view with b) with surrounding inscription in plates center border with scenes of Lincoln's life interspersed with motif of tri-color ribbon with three stars and two olive branches; c-molded whiteware printed in black in obverse with image of Lincoln Memorial and medallion with seated Lincoln Sculpture floating above amongst clouds, finely cross-hatched border.
Credit Line: 
Purchase, Foster-Jarvis Fund
Object Number: 
1959.51a-c
Marks: 
stamped: on base in green on a ,b, and c: "Copyright 1958 by A.H. Zychick/ Leader Building- Cleveland, Ohio/ MADE IN THE USA/ KETTLESPRINGS/KILNS....R.D.I/ALLIANCE, OHIO/RESVD (?)" and on front in blue: "(copyright symbol ) A.H.Z" printed: on front of
Gallery Label: 
According to the donor, these plates were purchased from the Lincoln Commemorative Distributing Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1959
eMuseum Object ID: 
5088
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate: Welcome To Our Family Land, October, 1957

Classification: 
Date: 
1957
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 10 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 26 cm )
Description: 
Molded plate with shell edge; printed portrait of queen Elizabeth II, crowned, wearing a light green dress in front of a red curtain; on the brim is an inscription with hands claseped at the bottom with American and British flags for sleeves.
Credit Line: 
Purchase, Foster-Jarvis Fund
Object Number: 
1957.234
Marks: 
printed: in brown around rim: "OCTOBER/ 1957" , "WELCOME TO OUR FRIENDLY LAND"; "LET'S FACE THE FUTURE HAND IN HAND" printed: in brown on back: "COMMEMORATING/ THE ROYAL VISIT OF/H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II/ AND/H.R.H PRINCE PHILIP/TO THESE UNITED STATES"
Gallery Label: 
According to the donor, this plate was purchased at Plummer's.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1957
eMuseum Object ID: 
5087
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Set of 6 cups

Classification: 
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Molded whiteware cups painted with underglaze blue border patterns of open lozenges, three deep on white ground.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Edna H. Robertson
Object Number: 
1942.409f-k
Gallery Label: 
This type of whiteware was also known as ironstone.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
5081
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Creamer

Classification: 
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Molded whiteware creamer painted with underglaze blue border patterns of open lozenges, three deep on white ground.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Edna H. Robertson
Object Number: 
1942.409e
Gallery Label: 
This type of whiteware was also known as ironstone.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
5080
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Sugar bowl with cover

Classification: 
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description: 
Molded whiteware covered sugar bowl painted with underglaze blue border patterns of open lozenges, three deep on white ground; the sugar bowl cover has molded, leaning and bud shaped finials.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Edna H. Robertson
Object Number: 
1942.409cd
Marks: 
impressed: on base of sugar bowl: "68" circular "Davenport" with anchor
Gallery Label: 
This type of whiteware was also known as ironstone.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
5079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Gravy boat w/ lid (Trinity Hall, Cambridge); tray (Christ Church); and ladel

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1814-1830
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 x 9 x 6 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 22.9 x 16.5 cm ) Part (ladle): 6 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 5 in. (16.5 x 9.2 x 12.7 cm) Part
Description: 
Oval pearlware tureen with acanthus leaf tab handles; lid with cabbage finial; oval plate; ladle with circular bowl and curved, tapering handle; dark blue transfer printed gothic- revival architecture of Oxford and Cambridge Universities and flower and pastoral medallion borders.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.335a-d
Marks: 
printed: beaneath tureen: "Trinity Hall/Cambridge/J &W Ridgway" printed: beneath plate: "OPAQUE CHINA/Christ Church/ Oxford/ J &W Ridgway"
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
5038
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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