Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter
Object Number:
1940.310
Date:
ca. 1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 17 x 13 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 43.2 x 34.3 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on obverse on boat's sail: "RS/Cobridge/Pottery"
printed: on reverse: "STEVENSON" and "ESPLANADE &/ CASTLE GARDEN/N.Y." in banner surrounded by branches
Description:
Molded octagonal pearlware platter decorated with blue transfer printed image of the Esplanade and Castle Garden in New York City surrounded by a border of leaves and vines.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Provenance:
Purchased by Mrs. J. Insley Blair from Hudnut Sale, AAA, Nov. 1926 ($675).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.