Artist/Maker
Thomas Godwin
(British, 1800 – 1860)
Plate: Brooklyn Ferry
1840-1860
Place madeEngland, Europe
Earthenware
Overall: 7/8 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 21.3 cm )
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection
1961.351
DescriptionMauve transfer printed pearlware plate with central image depicting the Brooklyn Ferry; the border pattern is composed of flowers and Chinese fretwork. Markingsprinted: on back in blue: image of lion and unicorn on either side of shield with crown on top. On the shield is written "AMERICAN VIEWS", and on banners below "OPAQUE CHINA/T. GODWIN, WHARF"
printed: beneath previous image: "Brooklyn Ferry"
ClassificationsCERAMICS
Identical/Identical