Object Number 1964.1835

Object Name

Plate (Dinner plate)

Title

The Race Bridge, Philadelphia

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Jackson, Job & John (Maker)
1831-1835

Charles Burton (Draftsman)
Burton is perhaps best known for views of New York he drew for George Meklsham Bourne's 1831 series. (see Groce & Wallace p.98 for biographical information).

Fenner, Sears & Co. (Engraver and printer)
1830-c. 1836

J. T. Hinoton & Simpkin & Marshall (Publisher)

Place of Origin

Burslem, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1831-1843

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; Printed in purple script: "The/ Race Bridge/ Philadelphia" over a banner bearing: "JACKSONS WARRANTED"
2. Label; Underside; Red bordered label with "3-4-S/11" in pencil

Materials

Earthenware (white); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Printed

Dimensions (inches)

1.1 (H) , 9.1 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.7 (H) , 23.1 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Larsen, Ellouise Baker. 1974 American Historical Views on Staffordshire China.
• Information on pattern, subject, and source: p. 163
[Article] Hunter, Robert & Miller, George L. 2001 "All in the Family: A Staffordshire Soup Plate and the American Market". Ceramics in America. 222-225.
• Makers link to America: article, Florentine Villas printed plate has printed back "Presented to/J. Greenfield Esqr. [NY importer]/as a small/TESTIMONY OF ESTEEM/from his friends/JOB & JOHN JACKSON".