Collection Highlights
Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1766-1853)
ca. 1825
1920.4
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter
Object name
Platter
Date
1825-1840
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 47 x 36.8 cm )
Description
Molded pearlware octagonal platter with dark blue transfer print of New York Esplanade and Castle Garden; leaf and flower border with cabling at rim; central image of esplanade in front of Castle Garden with figures strolling; Castle Garden, river and ships visible behind.
Credit Line
Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976
Object Number
INV.14381
Marks
transfer printed: in blue on underside of platter: "ESPLANADE &/CASTLE GARDEN/N.Y. RS."
impressed: on underside of platter: "STEVENSON"
transfer printed: on sail of boat in central image: "RSW/Cobridge/Pottery"
Gallery Label
The maker, Ralph Stevenson, printed the monogram of his firm on the sail of the boat to the right of Castle Garden.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
