Plate: Death of Captain Lawrence
Classification:
Date:
1815-1845
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 25.7 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware with scalloped edges; central image depicts a scene on the deck of a ship in which an officer is being carried down steps by two men with smoke, a cannon, and figures behind; the border pattern is composed of flowers, pineapples, grapes, and other fruits. (Death of Captain Lawrence)
Credit Line:
GIft of Dr. Eugene H. Pool
Object Number:
1943.444
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: "4", scroll with " DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP/ DEATH OF CAPT. LAWRENCE/JUNE 1ST 1813"
inscribed: beneath scroll "STAFFORDSHIRE/ENGLAND" and beneath that, a diamomnd with the initials "R" and "M" and "CO" intertwined
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
4761
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Southwest View of La Grange
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 18 7/8 x 14 5/8 in. ( 4.8 x 47.9 x 37.1 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed platter with central view depicting a large, turretted building with pennants flying (Lafayette's hom, La Grange); a man, woman, and child stand in the drive and a couple are seated on a bench by a willow close to a house; the border pattern is composed of grapes, grapevines, and flowers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.262
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with eagle and shield at center: "ENOCH WOOD & SONS BURSLEM /SEMI CHINA" (very lightly)
printed: in blue on back of brim: under laurel swags "SOUTHWEST VIEW OF LAGRANGE/THE RESIDENCE OF THE/MARQUIS LAFAYETTE"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
4741
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate, The South Tower, College of the City of New York
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1940-1950
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 11 in. ( 2.5 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware plate with lobed edges; red transfer printed border central view of building on campus of the College of the City of New York (The South Tower).
Object Number:
INV.13472
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "RESPICE ADSPICE PROSPICE/COLLEGIUM.....NOVIS URBI....EBORACI"
printed: on reverse: "Townsendstam's/THE COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK/THE SOUTH TOWER/WEDGWOOD OF ETRURIA & BARLASTON MADE IN ENGLAND/ JONES MCDUFFEE & STRATTON CO./
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
4729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1927
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Part (cup): 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (3.8 x 8.9 x 6.7 cm)
Part (saucer): 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. (1.3 x 11.1 cm)
Description:
Shallow whiteware cup and saucer printed blue with three images of railroad; floral garland border of saucer.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1929.62ab
Marks:
printed: on exterior: "HORSE DRAWN 1830" ; "LAID JULY 4, 1828" ; "THE PHILIP E. THOMAS 1838"
printed: on reverse with capital dome: "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1927
eMuseum Object ID:
4728
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soup plate: City of Albany
Classification:
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 in. ( 2.5 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware soup plate with blue transfer printed decoration depicting three cows in foreground, overlooking river with boats and city of Albany beyond; the soup plate has a shell border with a circular center.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number:
INV.14371
Marks:
printed: on back: American eagle and shield with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on banner above and "CITY OF ALBANY/ STATE OF NEW YORK" below
impressed: on the back: "L", as is the maker's mark which is circular and says "E. WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRRANTED" and "SEMI
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
4713
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Landing Of Hendrik Hudson
Classification:
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 9 in. ( 1.3 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Earthenware plate; dark blue transfer printed flower and diapered border with panel; central view of Hudson's landing in New York.
Object Number:
INV.14369
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "No 5/Ye olde Historical Pottery/ STAFFORDSHIRE/ ENGLAND/Rd. No. 563256"
printed: in panels on obverse: "THE 'CLERMONT' THE FIRST STEAMBOAT/ WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT NEWBURG/ FRAUNCE STAVERN/FEDERAL WALL STREET. WHERE WAHINGTON T
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
4711
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Great Western Steamship
Classification:
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 17.5 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware with slightly scalloped rim printed black in center with image of a steamship with sails and side wheel, row boat and buoy; golden purplish luster of metallic oxide on brim.
Object Number:
INV.14362
Marks:
printed: on front; "PORT/ BRISTOL" "GREAT WESTERN STEAM SHIP/LENGTH 236 FEET BREADTH 52 1/3 FEET"
Gallery Label:
This boat was known as the Great Western Steamship.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
4710
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl china trade
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 14 in. ( 17.8 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
Porcelain bowl with flaring sides and gilt rim; exterior painted with black overglaze rock and pink and purple chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms; interior painted with gilt birds and medallions with red overglaze diapering and clouds.
Object Number:
INV.14359
Marks:
painted: on reverse in blue underglaze: four Asian characters
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
4709
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Steamer Robert Fulton
Classification:
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 9 in. ( 1.3 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Earthenware plate; dark blue transfer printed flower border with panels; central view of steamship (Robert Fulton).
Object Number:
INV.14438
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "ENGLAND"
printed: on obverse: "VIEWS OF POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y./STEAMER ROBERT FULTON"
printed: inscriptions in panels illegible
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
4706
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: River View
Classification:
Date:
1836-1842
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. ( 2.9 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Pearlware plate; blue transfer printed flower and moss border with pastoral view in foreground.
Object Number:
INV.14437
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "AGRICULTURAL/GRANITE IMPROVED CHINA/ RMW & Co."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1842
eMuseum Object ID:
4705
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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