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Brown patinated bronze
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Platter: Newburgh, Hudson River
Object name
Platter: Newburgh, Hudson River
Date
1829-1856
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 50.2 x 41.9 cm )
Description
Oval pearlware paltter with molded and beaded edge; blue transfer printed assymetrical flower, scroll, and pheasant border; central view of city (Newburgh) on river (Hudson). (Larsen, 3rd ed., no. 270)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.270
Marks
printed: on reverse: "Picturesque Views/Newburgh/Hudson River"
Gallery Label
In 1829, Staffordshire potters Ralph and James Clews inaugurated a series of tablewares entitled "Picturesque Views, "featuring images from the recently published "Hudson River Portfolio." Produced slightly later than the deep blue pottery, these lightly-colored wares feature an elegant border of birds, flowers, and scrolls.
Provenance
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
