Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1961.386
Date:
1819-1836
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 22.5 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center and "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" inscribed
printed: in blue on back: emebllished rectangle with " Doctor Syntax/returned/from his tour"
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting Dr. Syntax and Dolly seated at a table while servants listen at the door; the border pattern is composed of flowers and scrolls.
Gallery Label:
This plate is from the Dr. Syntax series.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
