Sugar bowl with cover

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1825
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 x 7 x 5 in. ( 12.7 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware covered sugar bowl printed in black with view of sailing ship with flying American flags and steam boat near craggy shore with anchor and spread eagle with laurel branch on one side and black printed view of steamship; rimmed with a gold and purple luster metalic oxide; the lid of the teapot and the sugar bowl are decorated with views of two large homes.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number: 
1944.311cd
Gallery Label: 
This piece is part of a larger tea set depicting the "Cadmus," the ship that brought Lafayette to America in 1824, and Robert Fulton's "Clermont," the first commercially successful steamboat.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1825
eMuseum Object ID: 
36367
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Platter: Little Falls at Luzerne

Classification: 
Date: 
1819-1836
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 17 7/8 x 14 5/8 in. ( 3.8 x 45.4 x 37.1 cm )
Description: 
Glazed pearlware rectangular platter with scalloped and dot molded edge and light blue transfer printed waterfall, buildings, trees, and two figures, and border of flowers, birds, scrolls, and brackets on rim.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.251
Marks: 
printed: in blue on back of rim image of rock, trees, and ship: "Picturesque Views/ Little Falls at Luzerne/ Hudson River" typed: affixed to back: paper label, "211"/Little Falls at Luzerne Hudson River/Clews"
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1836
eMuseum Object ID: 
36366
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shallow bowl: Ladies Cabin

Classification: 
Date: 
ca. 1841
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. ( 4.8 x 26 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware soup plate with brown transfer print view and border; the central view depicts three women in a cabin; one figure is seing, one reading, and one standing; the border pattern depicts four steamships with names inscribed beneath (Acadia, Caleduna, Britannia, and Columbia) as well as medallions and Chinese fretwork.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.352
Marks: 
printed: in brown on back: "BOSTON MILLS" and " [Ente]red at the Registry Office of Designs/ Sep 2nd 1841/ J & T Edwards" respectively above and below an image of a steamship with masts inscribed: below central view: "LADIES/CABIN
Gallery Label: 
This soup plate is part of the Boston Marks Series.
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1841
eMuseum Object ID: 
36364
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate. Battery Pc.

Classification: 
Date: 
1831-1843
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7/8 x 7 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 19.7 cm )
Description: 
Black transfer printed plate with central image depicting the Battery with two pairs of figures in the foreground; the border pattern is composed of small and large flowers; the rim is scalloped and has a pattern of rounded dots.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.106
Marks: 
printed: in black on back: "Battery & C/New York/JACKSONS WARRANTED" stamped: on back: circular pinwheel pattern 3/8 inches in diameter.
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1843
eMuseum Object ID: 
36363
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Creamer: Christmas Eve

Classification: 
Date: 
1819-1836
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. ( 13 x 14 x 6.7 cm )
Description: 
Molded oblong pearlware with high spout, broken handle, knotched foot and scalloped edge printed dark blue (with some burn out) with interior view of male figure leaning over young woman seated at table with child and older woman; scrolls and flower border.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.369
Marks: 
painted: on base: "2"
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1836
eMuseum Object ID: 
36361
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher: Lafayette The Nations Guest

Classification: 
Date: 
1824-1840
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 1/4 x 8 7/8 x 7 in. ( 21 x 22.5 x 17.8 cm )
Description: 
Molded creamware pitcher, bulbous with cylindrical neck and slightly scrolled handle; black transfer printed decoration on both sides and under spout depicting 1) Bust of Lafayette in medallion, 2) Bust of Washington in medallion, 3) (Under spout) spread eagle with stars, arrows, and laurel; the neck is banded in black, and there are black hand painted decorations on the spout and handle.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.303
Marks: 
printed: in black on panel #1: "FAYETTE' "THE NATION'S GUEST" printed: in black on panel #2: "WASHINGTON" "HIS COUNTRY'S FATHER" printed: in black on panel # 3: "REPUBLICANS Are not Always[sic] UNGRATEFUL" "Richard Hall & Son " printed: in black around
Gallery Label: 
This item is similar to 1961.313 and INV. 12717. There is also a handwritten note on the inside which reads "Gen. Sheperd/ Born in Westfield,[MASS] and served under Gen. Washington/ Purchased at Old Sheperd Homestead in Westfield,/ home of a direct descendant."
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
36351
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher: Bonny in His New Clothes

Classification: 
Date: 
1814-1820
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 5/8 x 7 x 5 1/2 in. ( 16.8 x 17.8 x 14 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware pitcher transfer-printed in brown with overglaze orange, pink, yellow, and green enamels; vignette of seated man in crown and female with four male figures and inscriptions; opposite shows standing male in large feathered hat, uniform and seated man; printed and painted stylized foliate border.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number: 
1951.136
Marks: 
inscribed: on side # 1: "BONNY in his NEW CLOTHES", Four admirers say "Health to your puifsant, high imperial mightnefses [sic] from your humble slaves and subjects" "Heavens!! Whta magnificence" Extravagance I say, when his subjects want clothes" " True
Gallery Label: 
This pitcher illustrates Napoleon and Josephine in their finery.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
36350
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher: Jones and Caroline Roberts

Classification: 
Date: 
1810-1830
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 3/8 x 9 x 7 in. ( 18.7 x 22.9 x 17.8 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware pitcher with strap handle; pink luster bands around rim, spout, and foot, and decoration on handle; marbled pink luster on neck bound below by yellow and black band; two black transfer printed views on body highlighted with green, blue, and yellow enamel, depicting 1) a man , a woman, and two children standing by the sea shore, the woman is weeping and there is a ship in the background; 2) a rigged two masted ship at sea; beneath the spout and handle are hand-painted flowers
Credit Line: 
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number: 
1951.137
Marks: 
printed: in black ink below view # 1: "SAILORS, FAREWELL/Sweet, oh! Sweet is that sensation,/Where two hearts in union meet;/But the pain of Seperation,/ Mingles bitter with the Sweet" printed: in black ink below view # 2: " Majestically slow before the
Gallery Label: 
According to the donor, the maker location is Sunderland.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
36346
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saucer: Morea

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: 
1933.23b
Marks: 
impressed: on back: star icon printed: in blue: on back in frame "MOREA" and beneath 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: 
36345
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate of a view near Philadelphia

Classification: 
Date: 
19th century
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7/8 x 10 in. ( 2.2 x 25.4 cm )
Description: 
Circular glazed earthenware plate decorated in dark blue transfer print images of a view of a man and a dog in landscape with water and buildings in the center and a border of flowers and scrolls on the rim.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.120
Marks: 
printed: on back in blue on cartouche: "A View near Philadelphia"; "C"
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
36344
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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