Collection Highlights
Bird's Nest and Dog Roses
1867
1947.519
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and selective glazing with scratching out on paper
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Child's teapot and cover
Object name
Child's teapot and cover
Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 11.4 x 14.9 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Child's faceted teapot and cover transfer printed in blue with a log cabin with trees and river behind; border pattern of large and small stars and band entwined by a vine.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.319ab
Gallery Label
The log cabin series by Ridgway was produced to honor William Henry Harrison, who ran for president in 1836 and 1840. See Larson # 177-179.
Provenance
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
