Plate

Classification: 
Date: 
1825-1827
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 16.5 cm )
Description: 
Blue transfer printed plate with central image of Columbia University; the image shows a street with two pairs of figures in the foreground and buildings behind a fence in the background; the border pattern is oak leaves and acorns; the rim is slightly scalloped.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number: 
1927.55
Marks: 
printed: in blue on rear: leaves and flowers and banner beneath with "COLUMBIA COLLEGE" written on it.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1827
eMuseum Object ID: 
4464
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Vase

Classification: 
Medium: 
ceramic
Dimensions: 
Overall: 16 x 8 in. ( 40.6 x 20.3 cm )
Object Number: 
1943.246b
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
4457
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate: Eugenia

Classification: 
Date: 
1904
Medium: 
Whiteware/Porcelain
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 18.4 cm )
Description: 
Molded whiteware plate; rimmed in gold and decorated with crossed flags (2) in blue with red cross and red with blue stripe and one white star with gold poles and inscriptions generally near rim.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Paul H. Downing
Object Number: 
1948.475i
Marks: 
painted: on front in gold: "EUGENIA" printed: in green on base: "SHAW (on ribbon)/NEW YORK/6-29" with lion printed: in green on base: "WARWICK" on curved rectangle with knight's helmet above, crossed swords
Gallery Label: 
This plate was part of the dinner service of the steam yacht "Eugenia" (Length:113 feet; Waterline: 91 feet, 6 inches), which was deisgned by W.G. Herreshoff and built by Herreshoff Co., in Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1904; the yacht was intended for John B. Herrshoff. The donor was the yacht's last owner.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1904
eMuseum Object ID: 
4454
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Caster

Classification: 
Date: 
1875-1950
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm )
Description: 
Four-sided bulbous footed pearlware vessel with small round opening on top and larger rounded opening on base, printed on top and four sided with views of monuments, ship, building, in cartouches border of small flowers.
Object Number: 
INV.13596
Marks: 
printed: around four sides: "PILGRIM HALL", "PILGRIM MONUMENT", "THE MAYFLOWER", "CANOPY OVER/PLYMOUTH ROCK" printed: mark , mostly illegible: ".....ENGLAND"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1950
eMuseum Object ID: 
4453
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Creamer and lid: Baltimore and Ohio

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1925-1955
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. ( 11.4 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description: 
Whiteware creamer with lid; blue transfer printed floral border and two railroad views in oval surrounds (Potomac Valley and Thomas Viaduct).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Flukiger
Object Number: 
1955.261jk
Marks: 
printed: on obverse: "THOMAS VIADUCT 1836" and "POTOMAC VALLEY" printed: on reverse: "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED"
Gallery Label: 
This creamer and lid are part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1955
eMuseum Object ID: 
4452
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup: Railroad

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1927
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 4 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 5.1 x 12.1 x 9.2 cm )
Description: 
Shallow whiteware cup printed in blue with three images of railroad.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number: 
1929.61a
Marks: 
printed: on reverse: "BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED" printed: on exterior: "LAID JULY 4, 1826"; "THE PHILIP E. THOMAS 1838"; "HORSE DRAWN CAR, 1830"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1927
eMuseum Object ID: 
4451
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Creamer: Potomac Valley

Classification: 
Date: 
1925-1929
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description: 
Whiteware creamer with blue transfer printed floral border and two oval views of the Potomac Valley.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number: 
1929.57
Marks: 
printed: on exterior: "POTOMAC VALLEY" (twice) and "HORSE DRAWN CAR, 1830" printed: on reverse: "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1929
eMuseum Object ID: 
4450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Buillion cup: horsedrawn car 1830

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1927
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 14 x 9.5 cm )
Description: 
Two- handled whiteware bouillion cup; printed blue with image of train and horse drawn carriage.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number: 
1929.60
Marks: 
printed: on reverse: with capital dome "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED" printed: on exterior: "THE PHILIP E. THOMAS, 1838"; "HORSE DRAWN CAR, 1830"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1927
eMuseum Object ID: 
4449
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup plate: Horsedrawn car 1830

Classification: 
Date: 
1925-1929
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 3 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 8.6 cm )
Description: 
Whiteware plate with blue transfer printed floral border and view of horse drawn car.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number: 
1929.63
Marks: 
printed: on obverse: "HORSE DRAWN CAR 1830" printed: on reverse: "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1929
eMuseum Object ID: 
4447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saucer: Carrollton Viaduct.1829

Classification: 
Date: 
1925-1955
Medium: 
Whiteware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 5 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 13 cm )
Description: 
Dish of molded whiteware printed blue with view of a stone bridge, arched span, leaf, and flower garland.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger
Object Number: 
1955.261d
Marks: 
printed: on reverse with capital: "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED" printed: on obverse: "CARROLLTON VIADUCT, 1829"
Gallery Label: 
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1955
eMuseum Object ID: 
4446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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