Manufacturer
William Adams & Sons
(1769 - 1966)
Related person
Clarkson Crolius Sr.
(American, 1773 – 1843)
Plate
after 1785
Place madeEngland, Europe
Transfer-printed earthenware
Overall: 11 × 1 in. (27.9 × 2.5 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens
1927.38
DescriptionLight blue transfer-printed pearlware plate with scalloped edges; central river scene with cross (tombstone) in foreground and arched gothic structures; elaborate border pattern composed of scrolling acanthus leaves, scrolled shields, and flowers.MarkingsBlue transfer-printed pattern name: "DELPHI" surrounded by pedestal with urn on top flowers, leaves, scrolls, and book below
Impressed maker's mark: "ADAMS"
ProvenanceAccoding to accession records this plate is thought to have belonged to Clarkson Crolius Sr.ClassificationsCERAMICS
Enoch Wood & Sons
ca. 1820-1846
1961.338ab
