Collection Highlights
Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)
1824
1940.202
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saucer
Object name
Saucer
Date
ca. 2001
Medium
Whiteware
Dimensions
diameter: 6 in. ( 15.2 cm )
Description
Whiteware bone color saucer in Fishs Eddy "212" pattern; rim decorated in black with New York City landmarks; buildings include the Woolworth Building, Twin Towers, Flatiron Building, Empire State Building,Grand Central Station, Citicorp, the Chrysler Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Credit Line
Gift of Fishs Eddy
Object Number
2002.12c
Marks
printed: on underside of saucer in green: "HOMER LAUGHLIN CHINA/LEAD FREE/U.S.A. PPD"
printed: on underside in black: "Made expressly for/FISHS EDDY"
Gallery Label
This quintessential New York china pattern was produced for Fishs Eddy, a store specializing in American-made, commerical quality ceramics and glassware. The "212" pattern, advertised as offering "prime New York real estate at affordable prices," was inspired by the New York City skyline.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
