Platter, Cumbrian Blues Series, Indian Point, Hudson River
Decorative Arts and Design
PORTFOLIO/SERIES
From the series: "American Scenery"
MANUFACTURER
J. & G. Meakin Ltd., founded 1851
MEDIUM
Glazed earthenware (ironstone), gilt decoration
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS
- Place decorated: England
- Place manufactured: Eastwood, Hanley, England
DATES
2013
DIMENSIONS
11 1/2 x 16 x 1 1/2 in. (29.2 x 40.6 x 3.8 cm)
MARKINGS
On back- various printed marks:
In blue: "AMERICAN SCENES/ CELUES[?]"
In blue: "HUDSON RIVER/ INDIAN/ POINT NO: 1"
In black: "ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA/ [ENGLISH ROYAL SEAL logo]/ J. G. MEAKIN/ EASTWOOD/ HENLEY." [this is the original mark of the manufacturer of platter]
In blue oval: "THE CLAY STUDIO/ SCOTT'S/ CUMBRIAN BLUES/ PHILADELPHIA"
In blue script: "Paul Scott/ 15/15 [over] 10/13"
In blue circle: "[?] ART/ A"
In blue: [Image of paintbrush] inscribed: "SCOTT'S STANDARD/ CUMBRIAN BLUES"
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
2014.15
CREDIT LINE
Alfred T. and Caroline S. Zoebisch Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Large white glazed earthenware antique platter, with an in-glaze blue transfer decal of a view from the Hudson River bank of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Station and to one side, a superimposed dark blue transfer decal of large tree. Short thick gold band applied at both sides of platter at end of transfer design and at base of tree. Condition: platter has firing frits and two chips on underside at top and to one side.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
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EDITION
Edition: ?/10
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