Pitcher: Field Marshall Wellington Vittoria

Classification: 
Date: 
1810-1820
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 18.7 x 21.6 x 17.1 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware pitcher with squared broken scroll handle; silver luster resist band around neck with stylized floral swags and three brown transfer printed images on body; the first image depicts an officer on a horse with a lifted sword and other cavalry in background; the second shows a mounted cossack, and the third an inscription in a medallion with ramparts, a flag, and a cannon; highlights in orange, green, brown, and purple enamel overglaze.
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: 
1951.134
Marks: 
printed: in brown in view # 1: "FIELD MARSHAL/ WELLINGTON/VITTORIA[italics]" printed: in brown in view # 2: "COSSACK OF THE OURAL MOUNTAINS" printed: in brown in view # 3:" THE GREATEST GENERAL/ of the age/MARQUIS WELLINGTON/ DUKE OF CIUDAD RODRIGO/ Who
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
36318
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher: The Landlord's caution/ upon my honor

Classification: 
Date: 
1810-1830
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 3/4 x 6 x 4 3/8 in. ( 12.1 x 15.2 x 11.1 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware with scalloped edge, scrolling handle gold luster rim, handpainted pink stylized rose with green leaves on neck, either side and printed either side; winged male figure holding coat of arms and classically dressed female representing truth.
Object Number: 
INV.12570
Marks: 
inscribed: "UPON MY HONOR/ AMIONIE AMORET VERITAS"," LANDLORDS CAUTION [followed by a grid taht reads left column to right column] more for do I shall what/ beer my trust I if and/ score my pay must I and/ score my pay must I and/ Clerk his sent has Brewe
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1830
eMuseum Object ID: 
36317
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pitcher: James Kelly

Classification: 
Date: 
1810-1820
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 16.8 x 13.3 cm )
Description: 
Molded pearlware pitcher with squared broken scroll handle; silver luster resist around neck with grapevine pattern, and silver luster bands on handle; two black transfer printed images on body, the first depicting two men negiotiating the price of a cow, and the two second men interacting with sheperdess and sheep; inscription under spout
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: 
1951.138
Marks: 
hand painted: under spout: "James Kelley/ Let your Moments of ?/Mirth be Regulated/ by the Dial of Reason" hand painted: in view # 1: "Fourteen /Pounds" "What is the Price"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1820
eMuseum Object ID: 
36315
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup plate: Gentlemen's Cabin

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: 
1961.362
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: 
36309
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Dish: Lafayette at Franklin's grave

Classification: 
Date: 
1820-1846
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 7/8 in. ( 3.2 x 14.9 cm )
Description: 
Shallow pearlware dish with flaring walls printed in dark blue with view of recumbent male figure beside urn-topped monument, classical temple, ship in distance, floral/foliate surround (Lafayette at Franklin's grave).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.229b
Marks: 
impressed: on base: "E WOOD & SONS BURSLEM/ SEMI CHINA/ WARRANTED" in circle around spread eagle, "M" printed: on base: "18 16" printed: on obverse: "FRANKLIN"
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1846
eMuseum Object ID: 
36308
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Saucer: America...Utica

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1860
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 3/8 x 6 in. ( 3.5 x 15.2 cm )
Description: 
Circular earthenware saucer with reeeded interor rim; light blue transfer printed flower sprig and moss border; scene at center of town with church (Utica, New York).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.233b
Marks: 
printed: on obverse at center: "AMERICAN CITIES/ AND/SCENERY/UTICA/CM" stamped: on obverse at center: "80"
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1860
eMuseum Object ID: 
36306
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Cup

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1860
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 3 5/8 in. ( 7.6 x 9.2 cm )
Description: 
Earthenware cup with flaring rim, faceted sides and circular molded foot; light blue transfer printed flower sprig and moss border around inside and outside of rim;scene at bottom of cup of town with church (Utica, New York).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.233a
Gallery Label: 
The transfer-printed scene inside the cup represents Utica, New York.
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1860
eMuseum Object ID: 
36305
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Dish

Classification: 
Date: 
1820-1840
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 1/8 x 10 1/2 x 8 in. ( 5.4 x 26.7 x 20.3 cm )
Description: 
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware molded dish with central image depicting river, bluffs, including one with buildings on it, and two figures in the foreground (one holding a fishing pole); the border pattern is composed of shells and has a regular center.
Object Number: 
INV.14372b
Marks: 
printed: in blue on back: eagle with shield and arrows; "17" impressed: on back: "10", "B", "WOOD" inscribed: below banner (which is also inscribed but illegible): "MILITARY ACADEMY/WEST POINT"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
36304
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 9 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 23.2 cm )
Description: 
Circular white clay bodied plate with irregular scalloped rim and molded foot; medium blue transfer printed decoration of central circular view of river with sailing boat; sheer cliff on right, hills to the left, plants and trees in foreground, floral transfer-printed border of large roses in groups with stylized decorative band at rim (Wright's Ferry at Susquehanna).
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number: 
1961.149
Marks: 
impressed: on base: sunburst typed: affixed on base: "Wright's Ferry on Susquehanna, Penn."
Gallery Label: 
According to the donor, this plate was purchased from the Kellogg Collection in November of 1925.
Provenance: 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1840
eMuseum Object ID: 
36303
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Plate: Gentlemens Cabin

Classification: 
Date: 
1840-1860
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Diameter: 9 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (23.5 x 3.5 cm)
Description: 
Molded paneled brim plate; transfer printed in brown with central cartouche with scrolling frame enclosing interior scene of four men in room with covered table, sinumbra chandelier, fireplace; brown printed border with alternating cartouches of sailing steam ships and stylized rosettes.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number: 
INV.14364
Marks: 
printed: on base in brown: "Boston Mails" arched over image of ship with sails, paddle wheel, smoke stacks. impressed: on base: "Ironstone" printed: on front (center): "Gentlemen's Cabin" (under ships) "Acadia", "Columbia", "Caledonia", "Britannia"
Gallery Label: 
This plate is from the Boston Mail series.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1860
eMuseum Object ID: 
36302
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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