Plate: Utica
1824-1840
Earthenware
Overall: 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 14 cm )
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection
1961.74
DescriptionBlue transfer printed pearlware plate with central panel with inscription eulogizing the city of Utica;the border pattern is composed of vignettes showing canal, boats, and docks.Markingsinscribed: on front: "UTICA/ AVILLAGE IN THE STATE/OF NEW YORK. THIRTY YEARS SINCE A/WILDERNESS. NOW 91824) INFERIOR TO/ NONE IN THE WESTERN SECTION OF THE/ STATE/ IN POPULATION, WEALTH, COMMERCIAL/ENTERPRISE, ACTIVE INDCUTRY/ & CIVIL IMPROVEMENT."
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