Plate
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 11 in. ( 2.5 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Light blue transfer printed pearlware plate with scalloped edges; central image depicts a river scene with cross (tombstone) in foreground and arched gothic looking structures; the border pattern is composed of scrolling acanthus leaves, scrolled shields, and flowers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
Object Number:
1927.38
Marks:
printed: in blue on back: pedestal with urn on top inscribed "DELPHI"
impressed: on back: flowers, leaves, scrolls, and book surrounding pedestal
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
36343
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Platter: Hudson River Views from Hudson
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 11 in. ( 3.2 x 34.3 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Oval dish molded of white clay with irregularly scalloped edge and transfer printed in brown with view of water with town and mountains beyond, two boys casting nets in foreground; birds, roses, and scrolls border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.266
Marks:
printed: on base: on image of rock on river with sailboat , "PICTURESQUE VIEWS/ HUDSON/ HUDSON RIVER" and small unidentified painted mark, brown.
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
36341
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Teacup and saucer
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
cup: 2 1/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 5.7 x 7.3 cm )
saucer: 1 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 2.9 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed cup and saucer with floral border decoration; the cup, which has no handle, shows an image of a building with "UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND" written above it, on either side of the exterior; the saucer's central image, inscribed with "BALTIMORE HOSPITAL" at the bottom, depicts the hospital building with a horse and buggy in the foreground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.226ab
Marks:
impressed: on back of saucer: the letter "G" or number "5" (part of the impression is illegible)
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36340
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate: Court House Baltimore
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 8 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 22.2 cm )
Description:
Circular earthenware plate with molded edge; dark blue transfer printed fruit and flower border with central view of building (BALTIMORE COURT HOUSE) in a square.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.103
Marks:
printed: on reverse rim: "COURT HOUSE/BALTIMORE" [in floral border]
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36337
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1825-1843
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware cup plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of three men seated at a table inside a ship's cabin and surrounded by sailing ships (Gentlemen's cabin).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number:
INV.14377
Marks:
printed: on front: "GENTLEMEN'S/CABIN"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
36336
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup plate
Classification:
Date:
1825-1843
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware cup plate decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of three men seated at a table inside a ship's cabin and surrounded by sailing ships (Gentlemen's cabin).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.192
Marks:
printed: on front: "GENTLEMEN'S /CABIN"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
36335
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer: Fort Conanicut
Classification:
Date:
1831-1843
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 7 in. ( 1.9 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Scalloped-edged pearlware dish of white bodied clay with round view of hilltop fortress with sailing boats and three men fishing on a boat in the foreground, floral border, transfer-printed in purple.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.176
Marks:
printed: on base: "FORT/CONANICUT/RHODE ISLAND/(on swag) JACKSONS WARRANTED"
impressed: star burst
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1843
eMuseum Object ID:
36332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cup bowl: State House Hartford
Classification:
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Circular cup of white clay with round body and raised circular foot ring; transfer printed decoration in medium blue on outside with two views of neoclassical building within scalloped, oval medallion with flowers on either side; interior has circular transfer-printed medallion with flower and wide floral border at rim (State House at Hartford).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number:
1961.220
Marks:
printed: in blue on base: "State House/Hartford"
impressed: on vase: "V"
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36331
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saucer: Canoe on River
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware cup plate with blue and white transfer print image of a villa and mountains in the background and a boat with two figures in the foreground all surrounded by trees, grass, plants, and rocks.
Object Number:
INV.13585
Marks:
impressed: on back: "16"
painted: on back: "5"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
36330
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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.
Object Number:
INV.13528
Marks:
printed: in brown on back: "THE JOHN JAMES AUDOBON 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 ROYA
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:
36320
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.



