Plate

ca. 1826–ca. 1838

Not on view

This brown and white transfer-printed earthenware cup plate made by the Staffordshire firm of Thomas Mayer features a Venetian scene from the "Canova" series of views memorializing the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova (1757–1822). The American Wing's collection also contains two pieces, 14.102.34 and 14.102.156, from Mayer's "Arms of the American States" series. Refer to the Dictionary for definitions of the terms "cup plate" and "transfer printing" and for information about Mayer.

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Provenance

Title: Plate
Maker: Thomas Mayer (active ca. 1826–38)
Date: ca. 1826–ca. 1838
Geography: Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Culture: British (American market)
Medium: Earthenware, transfer-printed
Dimensions: Diameter: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Constance R. Brown, 1939
Object Number: 40.150.328
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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