Vases (2)
Classification:
Date:
1865-1880
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 31 x 13 in. ( 78.7 x 33 cm )
Description:
Pair of porcelain vases with long neck and flared rim; two large panels on body and two smaller panels on neck with brocade borders containing river and island scenes with boats, birds, trees, flowers, and figures in lavish costumes executed in polychrome enamel; border of cherry blossom boughs on outside of rim and scrolling floral pattern on inside; blue band with birds and flowers at base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John V. Irwin, 1929
Object Number:
1396-1397
Marks:
typed: tag attached: "....from John V. Irwin, 130 East 67th Street"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
37055
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pitcher
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 31 x 27 x 20 in. ( 78.7 x 68.6 x 50.8 cm )
Description:
Molded "Corea" pattern ironstone pitcher printed in black with "oriental" landscapes (9) around shoulder and lower half of body, several smaller views and floral decals; border pattern of arabesques and roses on two-toned backgrounds on interior and exterior rim and on scrolling handle.
Object Number:
X.171
Marks:
printed: in circle: "ISAAC D. AKIN ESQ/ MERCHANT/ NEW YORK"; on base: "IRONSTONE/ [Phoenix bird] / COREA / J. CLEMENTSON"
Gallery Label:
This massive pitcher was probably intended as an advertising piece for a shop window. It was made in Staffordshire, England for New York City merchant Isaac D. Akin.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
37053
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving Dish: Louisville
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 10 5/8 x 8 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 27 x 21 cm )
Description:
Molded oval pearlware deep dish with canted, scalloped corners printed dark blue with central view from bank across Ohio River past large steamer to bank and city of Louisville beyond; large roses in groups border.
Object Number:
INV.14366
Marks:
printed: on side under rim: "Louisville" in cartouche
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
37043
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware circular cup plate with dark blue transfer printed decoration of two-mast sailing ship on water in center, and trefoil and knobbed border on rim.
Object Number:
1961.194
Marks:
impressed: on back: "8" and "__OO__" [Probably WOOD]
printed: in blue on back: "37"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this image is misnamed the 'Cadmus'; but, the 'Cadmus' was a three-mast ship and this ship has two masts.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
37040
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Insane Hospital, Boston
Classification:
Date:
1814-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 6 3/4 x 5 in. ( 2.2 x 17.1 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware molded oval plate with dark blue transfer print image of classical building with a border of roses in medallions.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.126
Marks:
printed: in blue on back in rounded frame: "INSANE HOSPITAL/BOSTON"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the view is of the Charleston Exchange and it is incorrectly marked on back.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
37037
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl with lid
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 4 7/8 in. ( 12.7 x 12.4 cm )
Description:
Pearlware ("spatterware") bowl with lid; brown-colored body; sponged- on red and green striped underglaze, domed lid and high flaring lip.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.778ab
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:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
37038
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Courthouse Boston
Classification:
Date:
1814-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. ( 2.9 x 26.7 x 20 cm )
Description:
Oval earthenware dish with blue transfer printed view of neo-classical building (Court House, Boston) with cupola, male and female figure in foreground; medallions of rose and leaf border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.348
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: "BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/ (in cartouche)COURT HOUSE/ BOSTON/ J & W RIDGWAY"; "1"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
37036
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Hospital, Boston
Classification:
Date:
1815-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 12 3/8 x 9 3/8 in. ( 3.2 x 31.4 x 23.8 cm )
Description:
White-bodied oval dish, notched corners, transfer-printed in blue with central oval vignette of Greek revival building with horse and buggy in foreground and wooden sailing ship at dock; medallions of rose and leaf border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.124
Marks:
printed: in blue on base on back:"BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/ (in cartouche) HOSPITAL/BOSTON/J & W RIDGWAY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
37035
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Gilpen's Mills
Classification:
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 in. ( 2.5 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Molded circular glazed earthenware dish, decorated in dark blue transfer print with view of buildings on water with trees in center and border of shells and sea urchin on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.94
Marks:
impressed: on back in circle around heraldic device: "WOOD & SONS_________WARRANTED"
printed: in blue on back: image of eagle and shield "Gilpins Mill/ON THE BRANDYWINE CREEK" and banner "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
typed: paper label affixed to back: " Gilpin's M
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
37024
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Highlands at West Point
Classification:
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware molded plate with dark blue transfer print decoration of a view of mountains, boats on water and three figures on land, and a border of various shells on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.78
Marks:
impressed: on back in circle around eagle device: "E. WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRANTED/SEMI CHINA"
printed: in blue on back: iamge of eagle with shield, banner " E . PLURIBUS UNUM" in rectangle frame "Highlands at West Point River"
Gallery Label:
The scene on this plate is derived from a painting in the New York Public Library, Stokes Collection.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
37023
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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