Cattleya Walkeriana
Ceramics
Ceramic Art Company (Lenox Inc.) (Maker)
William H. Morley (Decorator)
Trenton, New Jersey, United States, North America
February 26 1910 (1910-1910)
Porcelain
Molded, Painted, Enameled, Gilded
2018.0038
Object Number2018.0038 |
Plate (Place plate)
Cattleya Walkeriana
Ceramics
Gift of Emma and Jay Lewis
Ceramic Art Company (Lenox Inc.) (Maker)
William H. Morley (Decorator)
1869-1934
Trenton, New Jersey, United States, North America
February 26 1910 (1910-1910)
1. Mark; Underside; Printed green Lenox factory mark
2. Signature; Within central reserve; Signed in painted enamel "W. H. Morley"
3. Inscription; Border; Gilt monogram (script) "CGR"
4. Inscription; Underside; Painted dark olive enamel "Cattleya Walkeriana"
5. Inscription; Underside; Probably painted dark olive enamel "Trenton N.J. / February 26th 1910"
Porcelain
Molded, Painted, Enameled, Gilded
0.98 (H) , 10.5 (Diam)
2.5 (H) , 26.6 (Diam)
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