Museum Collections
Luce Center
Soup plates (6)
Object Number:
1943.331f-k
Date:
1877
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 24.8 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on reverse of plates: "MINTON BB" or "MINTONS BB" along with with year cypher, month letter- "N" or "D" and potter's mark
printed: mark consisting of monogram framed by circular belt with registry symbol below
Description:
Set of 6 earthenware soup plates with multi-colored overglaze enamel decoration; stylized bird and flower motif at center and flower and arabesque border, with transfer- printed outlines; mustard-color surrounding rims.
Gallery Label:
This dinner service belonged to William Sulzer, who was the Governor of New York in 1912.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William Sulzer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




