Plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1976
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 10 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 27.3 cm )
Description:
Molded whiteware plate with slightly scalloped edges; buff colored border with pale blue, pale purple, and beige leaves and vines and gold highlights and berries and gold edge; the central view depicts a bird and flowers.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
INV.13527
Marks:
printed: in brown on back: "THE JOHN JAMES AUDUBON BIRDS OF AMERICA/from the original watercolor by/John J. Audobon/in the permanent collection of/the New York Historical Society/ The in a series of eight subjects/reproduced by/THE WORCESTER PORCELAIN
Gallery Label:
This plate along with INV.13525, INV.13526, and INV.13528 are part of a set.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1976
eMuseum Object ID:
36579
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Canadian Pacific
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 7 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 19 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with geometric yellow, red, and blue border which combines Greek key, wheat and holly motifs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger
Object Number:
1955.230
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "CANADIAN PACIFIC"
printed: on reverse: "VITRIFIED/RIDGWAYS SHELTON/ENGLAND/ESTD 1792" and "REG No. 745624"
typed: paper label on reverse: identifies railroad
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
36578
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving dish: Cheat River
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1925-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 12 1/4 x 6 in. ( 2.5 x 31.1 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Oval pearlware dish with blue transfer printed floral border and view of valley with river (Cheat River) and railroad track.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Flukiger
Object Number:
1955.261g
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "CHEAT RIVER"
printed: on reverse: "1827 1927/ BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/ LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED"
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
36577
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: B & O Railroad Thomas Viaduct
Classification:
Date:
1925-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with blue transfer printed train engine and border and view of railroad bridge spanning the Thomas Viaduct.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger
Object Number:
1955.261c
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED"
printed: on obverse: "THOMAS VIADUCT, 1835" (train engines also named and dated)
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
36544
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: B & O Railroad Harper's Ferry, W. Va
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1925-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with blue transfer printed train engine and border and view of railroad bridge spanning river (Harper's Ferry).
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger
Object Number:
1955.261a
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "1827 1927/BALTIMORE AND OHIO/RAILROAD/SCAMMELL'S/LAMBERTON CHINA/DESIGN PATENTED"
printed: on obverse: "HARPERS'S FERRY" (train engines also named and dated)
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
36543
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Daville Railroad
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1955
Medium:
ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 in. ( 2.5 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with gilt rim and dark red transfer printed train and railroad.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger in memory of Florence Elsworth Wilson (Mrs. R. Thornton Wilson)
Object Number:
1955.229
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "IDAVILLE/RAILROAD/SOUTH CARVER/ MASS./..."
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:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
36542
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Double-end Tank Locomotive
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 21 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with molded gadrooning gilt at edge; black overglaze transfer printed locomotive (or train) enamelled in green, blue, red, and yellow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger in memory of Florence Elsworth Wilson (Mrs. R. Thornton Wilson)
Object Number:
1955.227
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "DOUBLE TANK LOCOMOTIVE"
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:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
36541
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Missouri Pacific Lines
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with state flower border and central view of train (Missouri Pacific Lines).
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Flukiger
Object Number:
1955.221
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "4-88/SYRACUSE/China"
printed: on obverse: "Missouri Pacific Lines"
typed: paper label: identifies railroad
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
36540
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1950-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 27.3 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with gilt edge; black overglaze transfer view of train.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger
Object Number:
1955.217
Marks:
gilt: on obverse: "L & I/1870~1950"
typed: paper label: 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:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
36539
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: "New Haven R.R."
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1930-1955
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 in. ( 2.5 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Whiteware plate with blue band border and historic view of New Haven,CT.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Dora Whitman Fluekiger
Object Number:
1955.206
Marks:
typed: paper label: identifies railroad
printed: on reverse: "McNICOL CHINA" (in shield) and "CLARKSBURG,W. VA/D.28"
printed: on obverse: "NEW HAVEN, R.R"
Gallery Label:
This plate is part of the Dauphin Collection of railroad china and dining car plates.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1955
eMuseum Object ID:
36538
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.


