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Plate (Dinner plate)
HARPERS FERRY FROM THE POTOMAC SIDE
William Ridgway, Son and Co. factory, William Henry Bartlett
1839-1848
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Ridgway, Son and Co. factory (Maker)
Place of Origin
Hanley; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1969.1611
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1611
Object Name
Plate (Dinner plate)
Title
HARPERS FERRY FROM THE POTOMAC SIDE
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
William Ridgway, Son and Co. factory (Maker); William Henry Bartlett (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
Hanley; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1839-1848
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Impressed on a shield flanked by lions: "OPAQUE/GRANITE/CHINA/W.R. & Co."
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Printed in blue in a rectangular plaque surmounted by an eagle: "HARPERS FERRY/ FROM THE/ POTOMAC SIDE." An oval medallion below with " "W.R.S & Co".
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Partial green repairer's label: "H.A. EBERHARDT & SON/ ART & CHINA REPAIRING/ 213 S. 11th ST., PHILA., PA."
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: A small sun printed in blue
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Eagle
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
1.1 (H) x 9 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.7 (H) x 22.9 (Diam)