Saucer:Bull in barn, red
Classification:
Date:
ca. late 19th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Molded glazed earthenware cup plate with pink transfer print decoration with view of Asian-styled building with ox in it and three Western dressed figures to right and border of acanthus leaves, flower and fan-shaped medallions
Object Number:
INV.13582
Gallery Label:
This image may be from the Japanese or Chinese pavilion at one of the International Expositions .
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
4135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup bowl: University of Maryland
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 in. ( 7.6 x 10.2 cm )
Object Number:
1961.226a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
4134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer: Mt. Vernon
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 × 1ft. 1/4 in. (14.6 × 3.2 cm)
Description:
Glazed earthenware saucer decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of George Washington next to a horse in front of Mt. Vernon surrounded by a floral border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.222f
Marks:
printed: on back of the saucer:"MOUNT VERNON/The Seat of the Late /GEN. WASHINGTON'
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
4131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer: Village Scene
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 6 in. ( 3.5 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware saucer with reeded interior rim; light blue transfer printed flower sprig and moss border; scene at center of town with church (Utica, New York).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.233d
Marks:
printed: on obverse at center: "AMERICAN CITIES/AND/SCENERY/UTICA/CM"
stamped: on obverse at center: "80"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
4132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Old Court House, at White Plains....
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1885-1930
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 13 1/4 x 11 in. ( 3.2 x 33.7 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Oval earthenware platter, blue transfer printed flower sprig border with eagle; central view of two pillared building (Court House at White Plains, N.Y.)
Object Number:
555
Marks:
impressed: on reverse: "B.L./ENGLAND"
printed: on reverse: "DESIGN PATENT/BY/WHITE PLAINS CHAPTER/D.A.R"
printed: on obverse: "OLD COURT HOUSE, AT WHITE PLAINS./ THE FIRST CAPITOL, OF NEW YORK STATE./ WHERE THE CHARTER WAS SIGNED, JULY 9TH 1776" and "DA
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
4130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Niagara Falls
Classification:
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 in. ( 2.5 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Earthenware plate with blue transfer printed floral and diapered border with four panel views of various falls; central view of Niagara Falls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1940.296
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "NO 16/ Ye Olde Historical Pottery/STAFFORDSHIRE/ENGLAND/RoNo 561257
printed: on obverse in panels: "WHIRLPOOL RAPIDS/ HORSE SHOE FALLS/AMERICAN FALLS FROM GOAT ISLAND/MAID OF THE MIST"
printed: on obverse center: "NIAGARA FALL (GEN
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
4127
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tile
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 18.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Tin-glazed earthenware tile with bluish-white glaze, probably for a large Northern European-style ceramic stove; rectangular form with buff-colored body and blue-and-white painted decoration; oval frame surrounded by foliate decoration contains scene of man by river with castle on opposite bank.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.756
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
4125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Partial child's tea service
Classification:
Date:
1840-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
see individual records
Description:
Molded whiteware decorated with printed polychrome decal of floral sprig (pink rose with lots of foliage) and gold rim.
Object Number:
INV.13332-13347ab
Gallery Label:
These pieces are part of a child's tea set; there are 16 pieces excluding the lids.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
4124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar bowl with cover
Classification:
Date:
1840-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 12.1 x 12.1 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Molded two-handled whiteware bulbous sugar bowl decorated with printed polychrome decal of floral sprig (pink rose with lots of foliage) and gold rim and bands on lid and finial and stripe down both handles.
Object Number:
INV.13346ab
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 sugar bowl 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:
4122
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer: blue and gold floral pattern
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Porcelain saucer; blue, white, and gold saw toothed band around rim; blue and gold floral spray at center of saucer and on one side of cup; secondary border of blue husks.
Object Number:
INV.13361
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
4121
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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