Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tea plate
Object Number:
1978.389
Date:
1815-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 6 in. ( 1.3 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back: medallion with crown at center, "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORSHIRE" inscribed
printed: on back in blue: embellished rectangle with "The/Garden Trio"
Description:
Blue transfer printed pearlware tea plate with central image of two female figures and one male figure (Dr. Syntax) playing stringed instruments in a garden setting; a servant boy stands on the right; the border pattern is composed of flowers and scrolls.
Gallery Label:
This tea plate belongs to the Dr. Syntax series.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
