Plate: Library Philadelphia
Classification:
Date:
1814-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 21 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware plate with slightly molded edge; blue transfer printed rose and leaf border with central scene of neo-classical building (Philadelphia Library).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.190
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/LIBRARY PHILADELPHIA/J & W RIDGWAY"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
4190
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Thomas Viaduct 1835
Classification:
Date:
1925-1929
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with blue transfer printed train engine border and view of railroad bridge spanning river (Thomas Viaduct).
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1929.55
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "THOMAS VIADUCT, 1835"
printed: on reverse: "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1929
eMuseum Object ID:
4189
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Columbia College
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 in. ( 2.5 x 20.3 cm )
Object Number:
1961.75
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
4188
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Columbia College
Classification:
Date:
1820-1829
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 19 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of Columbia College surrounded by a border of flowers and scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.70
Marks:
impressed: on back: "A.STEVENSON WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" surrounding a crown
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
4187
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: South Carolina coat of ams
Classification:
Date:
1829-1855
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 in. ( 18.7 cm )
Description:
Glazed molded pearlware dish with blue and white transfer print decoration of arms of South Carolina with palm tree with shield "July 4" and "South Carolina" at bottom, and border o trumpet flowers, thistle and leaves on brim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.76
Marks:
impressed: on back: abstract flower
printed: in blue on back: image on flying eagle with shield and banner, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "4"
Gallery Label:
This plate is from Thomas Mayer's, "American Series of Arms of the States".
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
4186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flask with stopper: Captain A. A. Maxam, Quarter Master...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 16.5 x 13.3 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Earthenware disk shaped flask; gilt brackets and rim; enamelled mounted figure in Union Army uniform and others side contains gilt lettering and an enamelled medal.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Dey
Object Number:
1942.314
Marks:
gilded: on one side: "Captain A.A. maxim/Quarter Master/10th Michigan Cavalry."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
4181
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot with cover
Classification:
Date:
1840-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 13.7 x 14.6 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Molded bulbous whiteware teapot decorated with printed polychrome decal of floral sprig (pink rose with lots of foliage) and gold rim and bands around neck, lid and finial and down handle.
Object Number:
INV.13347ab
Marks:
printed: in black on base: lion and unicorn around medallion "HOMI SOIT QUI M& L-Y- DENSE"
printed: on ribbon: "D(illeg)-MON -DROIT"; "IRONSTONE CHINA/ M.P. CO."
Gallery Label:
This teapot is a part of a child's tea service set; there are 16 pieces excluding the lids.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
4175
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug: Stein, Nevada
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1950
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 14 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical whiteware mug; polychrome transfer printed view of Main Street in Virginia City, Nevada.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger in memory of Florence Elsworth Wilson
Object Number:
1955.249
Marks:
printed: on exterior: "Famous Comstock Lode/Virginia City, Nevada"
printed: beneath base:"VIEWS/ OF/AMERICA/SERIES BY/ENCO" (in laurel wreath)
Gallery Label:
For further information, see Lois Lehner's Encyclopedia of U.S. Marks , page 139.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
4163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mug with train pattern
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1875-1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 4 x 4 in. ( 11.4 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware mug decorated with black, yellow, green, and red transfer printed image of five car locomotive passing through the countryside; decorative sawtooth band around rim and on handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Dora Whitman Fluekiger in memory of Florence Elsworth Wilson (Mrs. R. Thorton Wilson)
Object Number:
1955.250
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
4162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Slop pot with cover from wash stand set
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Semi-porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 12 1/4 x 10 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. ( 27.9 x 31.1 x 27.6 x 22.5 cm )
Description:
Molded whiteware covered slop pot with appendages in low relief and decorated with printed floral decals in brown and hand-painted violet, blue, pink, yellow with feathered golden edges and painted stylized leaves and geometric motifs near the appendages.
Credit Line:
Purchase from the Estate of Charles G. Thompson
Object Number:
1942.649ab
Marks:
printed: in brown on base: "Royal Semi-Porcelain/(crown)/Johnson Bros./England"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, these pieces are semi-porcelain.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
4159
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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