Chamberstick
Classification:
Date:
1900-1910
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 5.4 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Chamberstick with slightly flared rim and bobeche; decoration consists of three pairs of transfer printed pink roses against a pale green background, bound by gold transfer printed bands of grape leaves; gold bands around rim and bobeche.
Credit Line:
Purchased from the Estate of Charles G. Thompson
Object Number:
1942.645
Marks:
printed: in green: fleur-de-lis with "PRUSSIA" inscribed
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
3505
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plates
Classification:
Date:
1954
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 1 1/8 in. × 13 in. (2.9 × 33 cm)
Each (b-g): 3/4 in. × 10 1/2 in. (1.9 × 26.7 cm)
Description:
Porcelain plates decorated with transfer printed images of historic synagogues with hand colored overglaze and two gold bands around rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Sisterhood of the Spanish and Portugeuse Synagogue thorugh Mrs. Joseph Adlman
Object Number:
1954.219a-g
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "THE CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK 1654 5414" with seal of Congregation adopted 1797; "ONE OF SEVEN COMMEMORATIVE PLATES ISSUED BY/THE SISTERHOOD OF THE SPANISH AND PORTUGEUSE SYNAGOGUE/ IN HONOR OF THE CONGREGA
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1954
eMuseum Object ID:
3504
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
INV.13650-13659
Classification:
Date:
1935-1939
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 4 in. ( 11.7 x 14 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Whiteware mugs with yellow transparent glaze molded into shape of George Washington's head with tricorner hat; scrolled handle.
Object Number:
INV.13650-13659
Marks:
printed: beneath base: "JOINT EXHIBIT OF CAPITOL LABOR" and "The/AMERICAN POTTER/NEW YORK/ WORLDS FAIR/-1939-"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
3503
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher: copper lustre Sienna band
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 6 x 4 in. ( 12.7 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm )
Object Number:
1948.222
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
3500
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea bowl, saucer, and cover
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall (a, cup): 2 1/2 in. × 4 3/8 in. (6.4 × 11.1 cm)
Overall (b, cover): 1 5/8 in. × 4 1/8 in. (4.1 × 10.5 cm)
Description:
"Famille rose" tea bowl, saucer, and lid with gilded rims; each piece is decorated with polychrome enamels and has two large Chinese figures and two panels of Chinese writing; every figure is different, as are the frames for the writing panels.
Object Number:
INV.13354ab-13355
Marks:
marked: on each piece: iron red square emperor's mark
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
3499
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 19.4 cm )
Description:
Porcelain plate decorated with narrow bands of green enamel and gilding; black shield with gold fleury cross surrounded by banner with inscription and topped by dove with outstretched wings and green sprig in beak located just inside rim.
Object Number:
Z.54
Marks:
inscribed: in banner surrounding shield: "INSIGNIA FORTUNAE PARIA"
typed: affixed on reverse: "Delafield Coat/of arms/1 of 2 in all/ Ned (?) Delafields"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
3498
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Urn
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 24.4 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Urn with narrow neck and opening and bulbous upper half, tapering downward and flaring slightly at foot; blue enamel band with gold stars around base of neck, bounded below by pair of dotted wavy lines; stylized blue, gold, and rust baskets of flowers on each side, and scattered blue and gold floral sprays.
Object Number:
INV.13205
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
3497
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving cup
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 10.2 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Molded cup with raised embellishments and handle with wavy edge; brown transfer printed view of faux eighteenth century couple in drawing room; green, yellow, red, blue, and pink enamel highlights; gold highlights on molded decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of William H. Day
Object Number:
1944.70
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
3495
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: The House of the Lord...
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 1/8 in. ( 2.5 x 23.2 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed plate with slightly scalloped edges; the border pattern contains the names of Bretheren of the Mormon Church, and the central view depicts a temple building with cupula and angel weather vane; the central view is encircled by an inscription.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.212
Marks:
printed: on back in blue: banner with "J.TWIGG" inscribed on it and "& Co." inscribed beneath
inscribed: on front below central view: "Temple of N[auvco?]" and around brim from 12.00 "PRESIDENT/BRIGHAM YOUNG"; "HERBERT C. KIMBALL"; "ORSON HYDE"; "PARLEY
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
3493
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1795
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 4 in. ( 5.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Porcelain tea bowl with ribbed sides and shaped rim; border consists of blue enamelled dots between blue and gilt bands with secondary border of two intertwined gilt vines; enamelled ornament also includes pseudo arms of New York State; figures of liberty and justice flanking shield with scrolled border surmounted by an eagle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.111c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
3491
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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