Oval Platter
This platter was originally part of a large dinner service ordered by George Hyde Clark in November 1833 from New York retailer Baldwin Gardiner, described in the original bill as “One Porcelain Dinning [sic] and dessr [sic] Service, rich bouquet and yellow border.”
Artwork Details
- Title: Oval Platter
- Maker: Attributed to Marc Schoelcher (established 1798–1834)
- Date: ca. 1820–25
- Culture: American
- Medium: porcelain
- Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 12 3/16 x 18 5/16 in. (5.4 x 31 x 46.5 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, 2008
- Object Number: 2008.536
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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