Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Shallow bowl: Doctor Syntax Mistakes Gentleman's House
Object name
Shallow bowl: Doctor Syntax Mistakes Gentleman's House
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/4 x 10 in. ( 4.4 x 25.4 cm )
Description
Circular pearlware soup plate; blue transfer printed flower and scroll border; central section interior view of seated male figure(Doctor Syntax) in front of fireplace.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.380
Marks
printed: on reverse: "Doctor Syntax /mistakes a/ Gentlemen's House/ for an Inn" [with rectangular border]
stamped: on reverse: "STAFFORDSHIRE CLEWS WARRANTED"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
