Vase
Classification:
Date:
1847-1858
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 in. ( 21 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Molded parian two-handled bottle shaped vase with scalloped flaring rim and overall decorative scheme of scrolling foliage on stippled ground in low relief and grape cluster at each handle's terminus in high relief.
Object Number:
INV.13640
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:
4378
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waste bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware waste bowl printed in black with view of sailing ship with flying American flags and steam boat near craggy shore with anchor and spread eagle with laurel branch on one side and black printed view of steamship; rimmed with a gold and purple luster metalic oxide.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1944.311f
Gallery Label:
This piece is part of a larger tea set depicting the "Cadmus," the ship that brought Lafayette to America in 1824, and Robert Fulton's "Clermont," the first commercially successful steamboat.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
4377
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1710-1725
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain plate decorated in blue underglaze, iron red, and gold; floral rim decoration interrupted by 4 butterflies; trellis diaper decoration with four floral reserves on cavetto; asymmetrical spray of peonies at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny F. Clark
Object Number:
1923.35
Gallery Label:
These plates were owned by Ann (Rapelje) Duyckinck (1733-1789), who married Gerardus Duyckinck in 1752. According to the donor, these plates were given along with a set of wedding porcelain, 1923.15-1923.32.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1725
eMuseum Object ID:
4376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot with lid
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 5 x 5 in. ( 8.3 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain teapot with lid, conical spout, and trumpet handle; decorated with landscape in blue underglaze.
Object Number:
INV.13598
Marks:
hand written: in blue underglaze on exterior: three Asian characters
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4375
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Plate: The Columbia Plates- Russell Hall
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1910-1932
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 11 in. ( 0.3 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Earthenware plate; blue transfer printed flower and scroll border with architectural view cartouches; central view of Russel Hall (Teacher's College at Columbia University).
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1932.77
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "THE COLUMBIA PLATES/Nicholas Muncy Butler/9.RUSSELL HALL (TEACHER'S COLLEGE)..../COPYRIGHT/ALUMNI FEDERATION OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, INC./WEDGWOOD/ETRURIA/ENGLAND/JONES McDUFFEE & STRATTON Co./BOSTON/SOLE IMPORTERS"
stamped: on reve
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this set is the first edition to bear the facsimile signature of President Butler.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1932
eMuseum Object ID:
4374
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Vessel with long spout
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1927
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7 x 3 in. ( 10.5 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Oblong whiteware vessel with long spout and scroll handle, pedestal foot decorated with printed blue views of horse-drawn cart; leaf, flower, fruit, and garland border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1929.58
Marks:
printed: on image of stone monument under spout: "FIRST STONE/OF THE/BALT. & OHIO RAILROAD/LAID JULY 4, 1828"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1927
eMuseum Object ID:
4373
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creamer: Floral Motif
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 6 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 12.7 x 15.6 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
White clay bodied oblong creamer with high spout opposite angular cusped handle scalloped rim, small oblong foot, crisp pattern; all over medium blue transfer printed decoration of flowers in urn and loose flowers on speckled ground, small rosette, scalloped border extends.
Object Number:
INV.13568
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
4372
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 16 3/4 x 13 1/8 in. ( 3.5 x 42.5 x 33.3 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware platter with central image depicting a standing knight, a knight lying down, a horse, and two other male figures; there is a castle in the background; the border is composed of doves and flowers.
Object Number:
1961.391
Marks:
printed: in blue on back of platter: "THE KNIGHTS /OF THE WOOD/CONQUERED"
Gallery Label:
This platter is part of the Don Quxote series.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
4371
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer: Silver lustre w/blue motif
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 7 in. ( 5.1 x 17.8 cm )
Object Number:
1951.129b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
4370
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer: Silver lustre
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 6 in. ( 5.1 x 15.2 cm )
Object Number:
1951.212b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
4369
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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