Saucer: Masonic Hall, Philadelphia
Classification:
Date:
1814-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 18.1 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware plate with molded edge; dark blue transfer printed rose and leaf border with central scene of gothic-style building (Philadelphia Masonic Hall) in pastoral setting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1940.191
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/MASONIC HALL/PHILADELPHIA/J &W RIDGWAY"
typed: tag attached to object: "One of three known examples/present items only one in mint condition/appear on market every 25 years or so/last record of sale/ FREEMAN'S AR
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
36377
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Part (cup): 2 x 2 1/2 in. (5.1 x 6.4 cm)
Part (saucer): 1 x 4 3/8 in. (2.5 x 11.1 cm)
Description:
Molded of white clay with flared rim, faceted sides and circular foot printed in blue on exterior with two cartouches with same view of castle in landscape within printed band with small flowers and horizontal lines extending over edge to interior lip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Object Number:
1928.17ab
Marks:
marked: on base of cup: faint mark, undetermined
impressed: on saucer: circular star motif and blue cipher, undetermined
Gallery Label:
The transfer print on the cup appears to have come from a bolder pattern.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 10 in. ( 2.9 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
White clay with molded scalloped edge in low relief printed in dark blue with view of domed capital building with couples in fore and middle ground, leaf border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.147
Marks:
printed: on reverse, brim: "CAPITOL/WASHINGTON/R.S." (illegible) in cartouche
typed: paper label on reverse: "CAPITOL AT WASHINGTON, 1793. DESTROYED BY THE BRITISH IN 1814. REBUILT, REQUIRING SEVERAL YEARS"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36375
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. ( 1.9 x 25.1 cm )
Description:
Blue transfer printed plate with central image depicting Yorkminster; the scene includes a river with a combination sail and steam boat, and a cathedral in the distance; on the right is a small village; the border pattern is of fruits and flowers.
Object Number:
INV.14370a
Marks:
printed: on brim in blue: encircled flowers and clovers "Yorkminster"
impressed: into back: "6/25"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36374
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Quebec
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 in. ( 2.5 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Molded of white clay with slightly scalloped edge printed in dark blue with central view from bank of Harbortown with cliff top fort; two figures, boat, tree, and house in foreground, border of large roses in groups.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.80
Marks:
printed: on reverse: within scrolling cartouche "QUEBEC"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
36373
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Soup bowl: Columbian star
Classification:
Date:
1840-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. ( 3.8 x 21.9 cm )
Description:
Molded pearlware soup bowl with image of log cabin and horses and plow and border on brim of large stars with small stars in background (Columbian star).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.210
Marks:
printed: on back in red in oval frame of belt with buckle decorated with stars: "Columbian Star/444/Oct. 28th 1840/in Ridgway"
Gallery Label:
This image is associated with William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
36372
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
The Letter Of Introduction
Classification:
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Pearlware plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of man seated at desk and young man standing at his right surrounded by border of scrolls and large flowers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.370
Marks:
impressed: on back: "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" and crown
Gallery Label:
This image is part of the Wilkie-Burnet series of seven views sketched by Scottish artist, Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841). This view pictures a young Wilkie bringing a letter of introduction to an English author.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
36371
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
overall: 1 x 10 1/4 in.
Description:
Lobed edge glazed earthenware plate decorated in dark blue transfer print with view of classical building set in woods with fountain and covered wagon and horses and border of acorns and oak leaves on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.134
Marks:
impressed: on back: "4"
printed: on back rim in blue: "Waterworks/R.S.W/Philadelphia"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
36370
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1819-1864
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. ( 3.2 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware scalloped edge saucer with light blue transfer print decoration of view of two men women and a dog near water with large tree on right and buildings to left and a border of stylized branches and leaves with five medallions with views of domed roof tops
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Rocellus S. Guernsey and Miss Eva L. Guernsey
Object Number:
1933.22b
Marks:
impressed: on back: star icon
printed: on back in blue: in frame "MOREA" and underneath frame "W A & S"
Gallery Label:
This saucer is a part of a set with 1934.19-23.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
36369
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer
Classification:
Date:
1819-1864
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 6 1/4 in. ( 2.9 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware scalloped edge saucer with light blue transfer print decoration of view of two men women and a dog near water with large tree on right and buildings to left and a border of stylized branches and leaves with five medallions with views of domed roof tops
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Rocellus S. Guernsey and Miss Eva L. Guernsey
Object Number:
1933.21b
Marks:
impressed: on back: star icon
printed: on back in blue: in frame "MOREA" and underneath frame "W A & S"
Gallery Label:
This saucer is part of a tea set with 1934. 19-23.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1864
eMuseum Object ID:
36368
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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