Collection Highlights
New York City Hall, front elevation
Date:
1802
Object Number:
PR.040.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate: Doctor Syntax Reading on his Tour
Object Number:
1961.385
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 crwon at center and "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" inscribed
printed: in blue on back: embellished rectangle with "Doctor Syntax/ Readinghis tour"
Description:
Dark blue transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting Dr. Syntax reading aloud to a room full of people who are not paying attention; 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.
