Pitcher: Field Marshall Wellington Vittoria
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
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:
Highlight:
Not promoted
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.





