Pitcher: Success to America
Classification:
Date:
1785-1800
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 in. ( 14.6 x 14 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Earthenware Liverpool-type pitcher with black transfer-printed decoration relating to American independence; one side transfer-printed with oval reserve bearing inscription, surrounded by laurels, flags, liberty cap on pole, and banner inscribed "INDEPENDENCE"; other side transfer-printed with map of eastern United States and figures of George Washington and liberty; under spout, transfer printed circle of laurels with words "SUCCESS/TO/AMERICA"
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number:
1945.374
Marks:
transfer-printed: on side within reserve: "As he tills your rich glebe the old peasant shall tell,/While his bosom with Liberty glows/How your Warren expire_d how Montgomery fell,/And how WASHINGTON humbled your foes."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
41350
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Brooklyn Ferry from series American Views
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1834-1854
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 in. ( 21 cm )
Description:
Brown transfer-printed earthenware dessert plate with central iamge depicting Brooklyn Ferry; the border pattern is composed of flowers and Chinese fretwork; from the series "American Views."
Credit Line:
Bequest of Harriet Ross LeBoeuf, 1998
Object Number:
2000.25
Marks:
Mark: transfer-printed on back in brown: image of lion and unicorn on either side of shield with crown on top. On the shield is written "AMERICAN VIEWS", and on banners below "OPAQUE CHINA/T. GODWIN, WHARF"
Inscription: printed beneath previous mark:"Bro
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1854
eMuseum Object ID:
41297
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sugar bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 7 x 4 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 17.8 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Transfer-printed and copper-lustre decorated earthenware sugar bowl with various scenes including the steamboat "Clermont" passing Westpoint and the frigate "Cadmus."
Credit Line:
Bequest of Harriet Ross LeBoeuf, 1998
Object Number:
2000.24d.1-2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
41296
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creamer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 5 1/2 x 3 in. ( 10.2 x 14 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Transfer-printed and copper-lustre decorated earthenware creamer with various scenes including the steamboat "Clermont" passing Westpoint and the frigate "Cadmus."
Credit Line:
Bequest of Harriet Ross LeBoeuf, 1998
Object Number:
2000.24c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
41259
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 9 1/2 x 5 in. ( 13.7 x 24.1 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Transfer-printed and copper-lustre decorated earthenware teapot with various scenes including the steamboat "Clermont" passing Westpoint and the frigate "Cadmus."
Credit Line:
Bequest of Harriet Ross LeBoeuf, 1998
Object Number:
2000.24b.1-2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
41258
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teapot
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 10 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 16.2 x 26.7 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Transfer-printed and copper-lustre decorated earthenware teapot with various scenes including the steamboat "Clermont" passing Westpoint and the frigate "Cadmus."
Credit Line:
Bequest of Harriet Ross LeBoeuf, 1998
Object Number:
2000.24a.1-2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
41257
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
cup: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 8.3 cm )
saucer: 1 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Cup with overall ogee shape, decorated with a large reserve with a different exotic bird framed with raised-paste gold floral wreath; the gold rim at the top of the cup is plain on the outside and scalloped on the inside edge; saucer shares the double ogee shape of cup; the blue ground of each is enclosed by plain gold bands and holds two reserves with different exotic birds framed with raised-paste gold floral wreaths of flowers and leaves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret Hall McRory, Maud Hall Fluchere and Grisella Hall Kerr
Object Number:
2000.17j.1-2
Marks:
stamped: on the bottom of two cups: five pointed star over "V" with two serifs
stamped: on the bottom of two saucers: five pointed star over "V" with two serifs
Gallery Label:
Samuel Ward, a native of Rhode Island, fought in the Revolution as Captain of the Rhode Island Army of Observation. He retired from the Army as a Colonel. After the war, he became a merchant and lived in New York City and Jamaica, Long Island. He traveled to Canton, China and was in Paris at the time of the French Revolution and is said to have brought the china to America on his return. He retired from business in 1816 and lived thereafter at his farm in Jamaica until his death in 1832.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
41165
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
cup: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 8.3 cm )
saucer: 1 x 5 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Cup with overall ogee shape, decorated with a large reserve with a different exotic bird framed with raised-paste gold floral wreath; the gold rim at the top of the cup is plain on the outside and scalloped on the inside edge; saucer shares the double ogee shape of cup; the blue ground of each is enclosed by plain gold bands and holds two reserves with different exotic birds framed with raised-paste gold floral wreaths of flowers and leaves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret Hall McRory, Maud Hall Fluchere and Grisella Hall Kerr
Object Number:
2000.17i.1-2
Marks:
stamped: on the bottom of two cups: five pointed star over "V" with two serifs
stamped: on the bottom of two saucers: five pointed star over "V" with two serifs
Gallery Label:
Samuel Ward, a native of Rhode Island, fought in the Revolution as Captain of the Rhode Island Army of Observation. He retired from the Army as a Colonel. After the war, he became a merchant and lived in New York City and Jamaica, Long Island. He traveled to Canton, China and was in Paris at the time of the French Revolution and is said to have brought the china to America on his return. He retired from business in 1816 and lived thereafter at his farm in Jamaica until his death in 1832.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
41164
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
cup: 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 8.3 cm )
saucer: 1 x 5 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Cup with overall ogee shape, decorated with a large reserve with a different exotic bird framed with raised-paste gold floral wreath; the gold rim at the top of the cup is plain on the outside and scalloped on the inside edge; saucer shares the double ogee shape of cup; the blue ground of each is enclosed by plain gold bands and holds two reserves with different exotic birds framed with raised-paste gold floral wreaths of flowers and leaves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret Hall McRory, Maud Hall Fluchere and Grisella Hall Kerr
Object Number:
2000.17h.1-2
Marks:
signed: on the bottoms of four cups: "Rihouet"
signed: on the bottoms of four saucers: "RIHOUET./ 2/ Rue de la Paix"
Gallery Label:
Samuel Ward, a native of Rhode Island, fought in the Revolution as Captain of the Rhode Island Army of Observation. He retired from the Army as a Colonel. After the war, he became a merchant and lived in New York City and Jamaica, Long Island. He traveled to Canton, China and was in Paris at the time of the French Revolution and is said to have brought the china to America on his return. He retired from business in 1816 and lived thereafter at his farm in Jamaica until his death in 1832.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
41163
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
cup (with handle): 4 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. (10.5 x 6.4 cm)
Part (saucer): 5 1/2 x 1 in. (14 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Cup with overall ogee shape, decorated with a large reserve with a different exotic bird framed with raised-paste gold floral wreath; the gold rim at the top of the cup is plain on the outside and scalloped on the inside edge; saucer shares the double ogee shape of cup; the blue ground of each is enclosed by plain gold bands and holds two reserves with different exotic birds framed with raised-paste gold floral wreaths of flowers and leaves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret Hall McRory, Maud Hall Fluchere and Grisella Hall Kerr
Object Number:
2000.17g.1-2
Marks:
signed: on the bottoms of four cups: "Rihouet"
signed: on the bottoms of four saucers: "RIHOUET./ 2/ Rue de la Paix"
Gallery Label:
Samuel Ward, a native of Rhode Island, fought in the Revolution as Captain of the Rhode Island Army of Observation. He retired from the Army as a Colonel. After the war, he became a merchant and lived in New York City and Jamaica, Long Island. He traveled to Canton, China and was in Paris at the time of the French Revolution and is said to have brought the china to America on his return. He retired from business in 1816 and lived thereafter at his farm in Jamaica until his death in 1832.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
41131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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