Collection Highlights
Armchair
1856-1857
1857.11
Oak
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Cup plate: Indian Chief's
Object name
Cup plate: Indian Chief's
Date
1830-1860
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 10.5 cm )
Description
Pearlware child's plate with molded gadrooning and blossoms around circular rim; brown transfer printed seated Native American figures at center.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.208
Marks
printed: on obverse: "INDIAN CHIEF'S"
Provenance
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
