Plaque

Classification: 
Date: 
1800-1850
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 9 x 11 1/2 x 1 in. ( 22.9 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description: 
Green glazed earthenware rectangular plaque with molded border and relief image of a cow being pulled by the horns and the tail by two men while a robbed and wigged lawyer milks the cow, beneath the inscription, "the Lawsuit;" two ceramic hooks on the reverse for a wire hanger.
Credit Line: 
Gift of John B. Morris
Object Number: 
1955.45
Marks: 
in relief: on obverse; "THE LAWSUIT" written: tag on reverse; "SPECIMEN OF OLD WHIELDON SCHOOL PERIOD 1780 ANTIQUE DEPT. WmH. Plummer & Co Ltd 7-9 E. 35th St. New York City." written: tag on reverse; "2842 J.B. Morris Jr."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1850
eMuseum Object ID: 
4288
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher: copper lustre; The Little Jockey

Classification: 
Date: 
1820-1840
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 7/8 x 8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 14.9 x 20.3 x 13.3 cm )
Description: 
Copper luster redware pitcher with white band containing black transfer print of a child on a dog, inscribed "The Little Jockey"; beading on handle; molded spout.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number: 
1948.237
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
4281
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher: Lafayette

Classification: 
Date: 
1824-1830
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 14.6 x 16.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description: 
Copper luster earthenware pitcher with rust band having three reserves with black transfer printed images; one of the crowning of Lafayette, one of the surrender of Cornwallis, and one of fruit; ribbed neck and beaded rim.
Object Number: 
INV.12577
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
4279
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup bowl: Landscape Scenes

Classification: 
Medium: 
ceramic
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 4 in. ( 7.6 x 10.2 cm )
Object Number: 
1933.22a
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
4274
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate: City Hall renamed Federal Hall

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1930-1939
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 10 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description: 
Circular earthenware plate; blue transfer printed flower and leaf border at center scene of pre-20th century New York (City Hall).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number: 
1939.184
Marks: 
printed: on reverse: "CITY HALL, RENAMED FEDERALL HALL, 1791/OLD NEW YORK/Commemorating the/inauguration of/George Washington at/ Federal Hall New York/ April 30, 1789 and the New /York World's fair 1939/WEDGWOOD/ ETRURIA/ENGLAND"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1939
eMuseum Object ID: 
4260
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate: Commodore MacDonnough's Victory

Classification: 
Date: 
1820-1846
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 10 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 25.7 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware with slightly scalloped rim printed in dark blue with central view of naval battle with two figures watching from shore in foreground; irregular shell border.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1940.168
Marks: 
printed: on obverse: "COMMODORE MACDONNAUGHS/VICTORY" impressed: on base: "E. WOOD & SONS/BURSLEM/SEMICHINA/WARRANTED"with spreadeagle in circle; "R"
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1846
eMuseum Object ID: 
4259
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate: America National Bird

Classification: 
Medium: 
Stoneware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/8 x 10 3/8 x 10 3/8 in. ( 3.5 x 26.4 x 26.4 cm )
Description: 
Twelve sided molded plate of white clay printed in dark blue with central image of bald eagle with wings spread in profile with stars and stripes shield clutching three arrows and laurel branch atop partial globe with North America showing, stylized border with small flowers.
Object Number: 
1961.350
Marks: 
printed: in blue circle on base: "IV" painted: in blue on base: "3" impressed: on base: "READ/IRONSTONE" printed: on front: "AMERICA" typed: affixed on back: paper label "AMERICA. THE NATIONAL BIRD FIGURED ERECT UPON A GLOBE, THE SHIELD UPON HIS BREAS
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
4258
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate: Fort George

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1930-1939
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 10 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description: 
Circular earthenware plate; blue transfer printed flower and leaf border at center scene of pre-20th century New York (Fort George and the City of New York in 1740).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number: 
1939.182
Marks: 
printed: on reverse: "FORT GREENE AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK (ENGLISH OCCUPATION) 1740/ OLD NEW YORK/Commemorating the/inauguration/George Washington at/Federal Hall New York/ April 30, 1789 and the New/York World's fair 1939./WEDGWOOD/ETRURIA/ENGLAND"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1939
eMuseum Object ID: 
4257
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate: New York from Brooklyn Heights

Classification: 
Medium: 
ceramic
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 11 in. ( 5.1 x 27.9 cm )
Object Number: 
1961.359
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
4256
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate: Doctor syntax painting a portrait

Classification: 
Date: 
1820-1840
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 10 in. ( 1.9 x 25.4 cm )
Description: 
Blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting Dr. Syntax on painting a portrait of a woman as she sits in a drawing room; the border pattern is composed of flowers and scrolls.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.382
Marks: 
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center and "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" inscribed printed: in blue on back: embellished rectangle "Doctor Syntax/Painting a Portrait" inscribed
Gallery Label: 
Doctor Syntax was a popular cartoon character who first appeared in English magazines in 1809; this plate is part of the Doctor Syntax series.
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
4255
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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