Garden seats (2)
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 13 in. ( 45.7 x 33 cm )
Description:
Identical pair of earthenware convex- cylindrical seats, slightly narrower at bottom than top; the top is a flat surface with a round dumbbell shape hole at center for carrying; the bottom is open; transfer printed in blue throughout with leaves and small vines with flowers.
Object Number:
Z.29-Z.30
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
37096
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: The Columbia Plates- Coll.of Physicians and Surgeons
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1910-1932
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 11 in. ( 0.3 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Earthenware plate; blue transfer printed flower and scroll border with architectural view cartouches; central view of College of Physicians and Surgeons and Columbia University- Presbyterian Hospital Medical Center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1932.79
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this set is the first edition to bear the facsimile signature of President Butler.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1932
eMuseum Object ID:
37087
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Canadian Pacific
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1855
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 in. ( 2.5 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with geometric red, yellow, and blue border with green key wheat and holly motifs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger in memory of Florence Elsworth Wilson (Mrs. R. Thornton Wilson)
Object Number:
1955.180
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "VITRIFIED" and "RIDGWAYS/SHELTON ENGLAND/ESTD 1792" (beneath crown) and "REG. NO 745624"
printed: on obverse: "CANADIAN PACIFIC"
typed: paper label on reverse: identifies railroad
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Hotel Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
37086
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
1932.79[dup]
Classification:
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
1 x 11 in.
Object Number:
1932.79[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
37085
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Kings Chapel, Boston
Classification:
Date:
1830-1864
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 14 x 11 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 35.6 x 29.2 cm )
Description:
Oval pearlware platter; red transfer printed flower basket and lace in scrolled cartouche border with stone building with pillars (King's Chapel in Boston)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.345
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "KING'S CHAPEL/BOSTON. MASS/Wm ADAMS & Co./ESTD 1657/ENGLAND'
stamped: on reverse: "REAL BOSTON CHINA"; "B"
typed: on reverse: paper label "KING'S CHAPEL was established at a time when the Church of England was not all popular in N
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
37081
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: New Haven, Connecticut
Classification:
Date:
1831-1845
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 11 x 9 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 27.9 x 23.2 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware molded oval plate with irregularly scalloped edge; printed in dark brown with central image of church near classical building with five figures in front; floral border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.265
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "NEW HAVEN/CONNECTICUT/ (on swag) JACKSONS WARRANTED"; in black : "5"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the drawing was done by A.J. Davis. It was engraved and printed by Fenner, Sears & Co. and published on September 1, 1830. "The State House at right was erected in 1889. At the left stands Center Church. Both buildings were designed by Ithiel Town, business partner of the artist Davis. The view is rarely found on China."
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1845
eMuseum Object ID:
37079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Louisville
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 12 3/4 x 10 in. ( 3.5 x 32.4 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Molded oval pearlware dish with irregulaly scalloped edge, paneled rim printed in dark blue with view from bank across Ohio River past large steamer to bank beyond and city of Louisville; large roses in groups border.
Object Number:
INV.14426
Marks:
impressed: on base: "12"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
37078
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Military Academy, West Point
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 25.7 x 20.6 cm )
Description:
Dark blue pearlware transfer printed serving platter with pierced brim; the central image depicts the Hudson River, bluffs, and academy buildings in the distance; two figures in the foreground; one holding a fishing pole; the border pattern composed of shells is visible above the piercing on the brim (Military Academy, West Point).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number:
INV.14419
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: "8"
typed: affixed to back: paper label "2ar/40/W-P ACAD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
37077
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of 5 plates: Ship Motif
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1841
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Light blue transfer printed plate with fourteen straight edges; the central view, enclosed is a circualr embellished cartouche, depicts three women in a cabin; one figure is sewing, one reading, and one standing; the border pattern is composed of medallions, Chinese fretwork, and images of four steamships with names their inscribed beneath. (Acadia, Caleduna, Britannia, and Columbia)
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number:
INV.14429
Marks:
inscribed: on front of plate below central view: "LADIES/CABIN"
printed: in light blue on back: "BOSTON MAILS" inscribed above image of steamship with sails
typed: paper label on back: "74-4D081/American Historica[l] 10 Plate 'Boston Mails' with strip b
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Boston Mails series.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
37071
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Little Falls, Mohonk River, View of the Canal
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1831-1843
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 26.4 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware plate with irregularly scalloped edge, transfer-printed in brown with central, circular view of river rapids with two figures on rock to left and coach passing on road above, printed floral border. (Larsen, 3rd ed., 386)
Object Number:
INV.14429d
Marks:
printed: in brown on back: "VIEW OF CANAL/LITTLE FALLS/MOHANT RIVER(on swag)/JACKSONS WARRANTED"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
37070
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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