Platter
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 49.5 x 37.5 cm )
Description:
Oval dish molded of glazed earthenware with irregularly scalloped edge printed in medium blue with scene of naval battle under partly cloudy skies with full moon in a rectangular reserve; border of shells, flower vines, and vegetable vines.
Object Number:
INV.13560
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3240
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Capitol. Washington.
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 21 x 16 in. ( 5.1 x 53.3 x 40.6 cm )
Object Number:
1961.2399
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
3239
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 19 x 16 in. ( 5.1 x 48.3 x 40.6 cm )
Object Number:
1942.266d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
3238
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter:...River Schuylkill
Classification:
Date:
1813-1829
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 18 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 47.6 x 39.4 cm )
Description:
Oval pearlware platter with panelled rim; blue transfer printed asymmetrical eagle, flower, and scroll border; central view of bridge over river (Schuylkill).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.346
Marks:
printed: on reverse rim : "Upper Ferry Bridge/over the/River Schuylkill"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
3237
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Niagara Falls
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830-1864
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 20 x 16 3/8 in. ( 4.8 x 50.8 x 41.6 cm )
Description:
Oval pearlware platter with molded and beaded rim; red transfer printed basket of flowers, scroll and shell border and central view of Niagara Falls. (Larsen, 3rd ed., no. 331)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.271
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "THE FALLS/OF NIAGARA/U.S."
stamped: on reverse: "ADAMS"
Gallery Label:
Adams' view is based on Thomas Cole's famous painting of Niagara Falls, now held by the Art Institute of Chicago. In the spring of 1829, Cole journeyed along the Erie Canal to reach Niagara Falls. He made 23 sketches of the spectacular site and completed his painting of the Falls in London later that year. It was exhibited at the Royal Academy to rave reviews.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
3236
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 6 x 9.5 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical pearlware cup with handle, with identical blue transfer-printed images of eagle with shield holding arrows travelling in a shell at sea; between the two images is a scrolling cartouche with an inscription.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.733
Marks:
printed: on body in blue: "FORGET/me/NOT."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3231
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving dish: Nickel Plate Road
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 11 1/2 x 8 in. ( 2.5 x 29.2 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Oval whiteware dish with double blue line border and "Nickel Plate Road."
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Flukiger
Object Number:
1955.232
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "Nickel/Plate/Road" (in square)
printed: on reverse: "PAT. NO. 2,178,274/RIMROL/TRADEMARK/SHENANGO CHINA/NEW CASTLE, PA"
typed: paper label on reverse: identifies railroad
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
3230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving dish: Cheat River
Classification:
Date:
1925-1929
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 12 x 6 in. ( 5.1 x 30.5 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Oval whiteware dish with blue transfer printed floral border and view of valley with river (Cheat River) and railroad track.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1929.51
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "CHEAT RIVER"
printed: on reverse: "SCAMMELL'S/lamberton/China/PATENT APPLIED FOR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1929
eMuseum Object ID:
3229
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 8 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 21.9 cm )
Description:
Lead glazed earthenware plate with irregularly scalloped edges, decorated with copper luster; border pattern is composed of an orange band with copper luster stylized vine and three evenly spaced flowers.
Object Number:
INV.13519
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
3213
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Underplate
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
White earthenware underplate for covered bowl (INV.13511) with all over purple luster splash decoration.
Object Number:
INV.13514
Marks:
impressed: impressed mark on bottom of base is illegible
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
3205
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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