Plate: The Shannon
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 10 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 25.7 cm )
Description:
Blue transfer printed molded plate with scalloped edges; the central view is inside a square frame and depicts a full rigged ship at sea, with a spot of land in the background on the left; the border pattern is composed of sprays of flowers and mottled sea shells.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.86
Marks:
typed: paper label affixed to back: "THE SHANNON/One of the vessels in the naval engagement between the Chesapeake and Shannon June 1, 1813/Was made and sold in England/ By Rogers";
hand written: on label: "See Larsen, p.152" and "See Hayden's English Ea
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36955
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of Mount Vernon and figures on a hill in front, surrounded by shell border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.161
Marks:
impressed: on back: "E. WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRANTED/SEMI CHINA" and eagle and shield
printed: on back: "E. PLURIBUS UNUM/MOUNT VERNON SEAT OF THE/LATE GEN GEO WASHINGTON" and eagle and shield
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
36954
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate: Sailing Ship
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Molded glazed earthenware cup plate with light blue transfer print decoration of three ships at sea and an object (?) in the foreground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.203
Marks:
impressed: in semi-circle on back: "J & G ALCO___/COBRID___?"
printed: in blue ink: "5"
typed: paper lael affixed to back: "By J & G Alcook Cobridge"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the ship in this scene might be the 'Neptune'.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
36953
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tea Plate: Monte Video Connecticut
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. ( 1.9 x 17.5 cm )
Description:
Red transfer printed plate depicting landscape by a river with two seated figures in the foreground and a building in the distance; the border design is composed of baskets of roses and fan-shaped medallions.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.358
Marks:
printed: in red on back: cartouche with horns of plenty and eagle and "MONTEVIDEO/CONNECTICUT/U.S."
impressed: on back: "[A]DAMS"
typed: paper label affixed to back: "MRS.JONNIE O'NEAL NORRIS/ATLANTIC BEACH/FLORIDA"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
36952
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Glazed molded earthenware cup plate with dark blue transfer print decoration of a house in a landscape with two figures and a trefoil border on the rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.201
Marks:
typed: paper label affixed to back: "So call/view from Ruggles_____se. No.321"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the view on the cup plate is "Newburgh, view from Ruggles House."
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1846
eMuseum Object ID:
36951
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. (Border slightly smeared)
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.141
Marks:
hand written: paper label affixed to back, in black ink: "CADMUS under full sail"
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:
36950
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Lobed edge glazed earthenware cup plate with light blue transfer print decoration of eagle with arrows, olive branches, and flag with banner " E PLURIBUS UNUM" sweeping over water view in center, and border of scrolls on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1938.259
Marks:
impressed: on back: "Z"
printed: on back in blue: "14"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this cup plate and 1940.165 are a pair.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
36948
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: National Monument to the Forefathers
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1842-1844
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 25.7 cm )
Description:
Circular pearlware plate; blue transfer printed fruit and flower border with central view of monument.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alfred M.F. Kiddle
Object Number:
1940.20
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "NATIONAL MONUMENT TO THE FOREFATHERS" [above foliate surround]
printed: on obverse: "WHAT SOUGHT THEY THUS AFAR/BRIGHT JEWELS OF MINE/ THE WEALTH OF SEAS, THE SPOILS OF WAR/ THEY SOUGHT A FAITH'S PURE SHINE!/Mrs. HEMANS" [within fol
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1844
eMuseum Object ID:
36926
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Fairmount near Philadelphia
Classification:
Date:
1790-1829
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. ( 3.2 x 26 cm )
Description:
Molded glazed earthenware plate with dark blue transfer print decoration of view of buildings near water, barge and male and female figure in foreground, and border of flowers, scrolls, and eagles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.184
Marks:
impressed: on back in center: image of sun
printed: in blue set in border: "Fairmount near Philadelphia"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
36918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Woodlands Near Philadelphia
Classification:
Date:
1790-1829
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 27 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Molded oval glazed earthenware platter decorated in blue transfer print with image of male and female figures, sheep, and an estate home set among trees, grass, and clouds, and border of flowers, scrolls, and eagles on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.268
Marks:
printed: on back of rim, in framed border: "Woodlands/near/Phila"
impressed: on back: "10"
typed: paper label affixed to back: "Gift from/Mrs. Ann Stubbs/Worcester Mass/January 31, 1930"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1829
eMuseum Object ID:
36917
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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