Plate
This brown and white transfer-printed earthenware plate made by the Staffordshire firm of James & Ralph Clews features a view of Troy, New York located on the Hudson River. For a discussion of the historic significance of Troy and an explanation of the view, see 14.102.108. The American Wing's collection also contains additional pieces by Clews. Refer to the Dictionary for a definition of the term "transfer printing" and for information about Clews.
Artwork Details
- Title: Plate
- Maker: James and Ralph Clews (British, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, active ca. 1818–36)
- Date: ca. 1821–ca. 1834
- Geography: Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England
- Culture: British (American market)
- Medium: Earthenware, transfer-printed
- Dimensions: Diam. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Abraham Lansing, 1910
- Object Number: 10.57.31
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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