Platter
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 17 x 13 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 43.2 x 34.3 cm )
Description:
Molded octagonal pearlware platter decorated with blue transfer printed image of the Esplanade and Castle Garden in New York City surrounded by a border of leaves and vines.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.310
Marks:
inscribed: on obverse on boat's sail: "RS/Cobridge/Pottery"
printed: on reverse: "STEVENSON" and "ESPLANADE &/ CASTLE GARDEN/N.Y." in banner surrounded by branches
Provenance:
Purchased by Mrs. J. Insley Blair from Hudnut Sale, AAA, Nov. 1926 ($675).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 10 3/8 in. ( 1.9 x 26.4 cm )
Description:
Green transfer printed plate; the central image is the White House; the border depicts the heads of Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, and Lafayette at quarterly intervals and separated by flowers, leaves, and scrollwork.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Brewster Marwick
Object Number:
1938.247
Marks:
printed: in green on back of plate: "The Founders of Our Republic/Washington/Jefferson/Franklin/Lafayette/L S & S/NY/England"; the wording surrounded by decorative scrollwork.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
36967
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 9 in. ( 6.4 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Molded tin-glazed earthenware bowl with pair of holes pierced in foot rim for mounting; overglaze enamel red, blue, and yellow bird with brown overglaze lip.
Object Number:
Z.27
Marks:
written: on reverse: "Faire"
Gallery Label:
This type of earthenware is also known as 'Faience'.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
36966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Match holder
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1926
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 5 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 7.9 x 14.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Molded candle holder with oval central holder pierced on either side and with rectangular ceramic block at bottom and attached saucer; holder and saucer banded with green-bordered blue stripe with white stylized leaves.
Object Number:
Z.28
Marks:
printed: in green on base: "Buffalo/China/19226/DESIGN PATENTED/No. 67262/FE[----------]/[------?]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1926
eMuseum Object ID:
36963
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1828-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 in. ( 1.3 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Pearlware cup plate with dark blue transfer printed floral and scroll border, flowers, and fruit at center with stippled background.
Object Number:
Z.24
Marks:
impressed: on reverse: "STUUBS & KENT/LONGPORT" (in circle with beaded with flower in center)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
36962
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 1.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Molded earthenware cup plate with relief border of alternating small and large daisies on brim, and black transfer print image of steamship with British Flag on center.
Object Number:
Z.21
Marks:
typed: affixed to back: "Early Daisy Border"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
36961
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Brown transfer printed plate with central image depicting two Native Americans (one seated, one standing) on either side of an oval shield with a beaver on top of it and a cornucopia beneath; inscribed under the image are the woods "INDIAN
CHIEF'S"; the brim of the plate has small, molded medallions on it; the edge is beaded.
Object Number:
Z.20
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
36960
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter
Classification:
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 17 x 13 in. ( 4.4 x 43.2 x 33 cm )
Description:
Oval pearlware platter with concave rim; dark blue transfer printed asymmetrical flower and scroll border; central scene of five mounted figures with dogs in foreground ('A Noble Hunting Party' in Dr. Syntax series)
Object Number:
1947.303
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "A/Noble Hunting/Party"
stamped: on reverse: "STAFFORDSHIRE CLEWS WARRANTED"
Gallery Label:
The view of this scene is from the Dr. Syntax comic series by William Combe and illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson; the scene was called 'Dr. Syntax in search of wife'.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
36959
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea plate
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 6 in. ( 1.3 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Blue transfer printed pearlware tea plate with central image of two female figures and one male figure (Dr. Syntax) playing stringed instruments in a garden setting; a servant boy stands on the right; the border pattern is composed of flowers and scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1978.389
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center, "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORSHIRE" inscribed
printed: on back in blue: embellished rectangle with "The/Garden Trio"
Gallery Label:
This tea plate belongs to the Dr. Syntax series.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36957
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Harvard Yard
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 15 x 12 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 38.1 x 30.8 cm )
Description:
Blue transfer printed pearlware platter with central view depicting Harvard College with fireworks behind and strolling figures in foreground; the border pattern is composed of floral vignettes inside cartouches with scrolling acanthus leaves and flowers in between.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.291
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: cartouche with "HARVARD UNIVERSITY" inscribed
impressed: on back: "14"
typed: paper label affixed to back: "No. 344 [crossed out]. Purchased J.D. Laidacker Apr. 1943 Illustrated Antiques, Oct 1933. Very rare with this border. O
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this platter was orgiginally owned by Mr. Otis Bigelow and purchased from J. D. Laidacker.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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