Plate
MakerMade by
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, Ltd.
(English, 1895 - present)
RetailerSold by
Mellen & Hewes Co.
(American)
Date1896
MediumMechanically-molded ironstone with underglaze cobalt blue decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 9 1/8in. (23.2cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Kendall P. Hayward
Object number1951.9.0
DescriptionRound, ironstone plate with underglaze cobalt blue transfer-printed borders and a pattern titled, "Soldiers Memorial Arch, Hartford, Conn." The circular pattern, printed in the center of the plate, shows a stone bridge with two round stone towers supporting an arch and a walkway from either side of the bridge. The arch and bridge are in a wooded setting, and there are power lines crossing the bridge. In the background, a circular dome rises above the trees. The pattern is surrounded by a border at the rim, with various large flowers and leaves on a field of light blue. A narrow border at the outer edge of the rim consists of a scalloped white line and a series of blue circles creating a geometric pattern. There is crazing over all the surfaces of the plate, as well as two areas of dirt adhered to the top surface of the plate just below the pattern.
NotesSubject Note: This pattern shows the Gothic-revival style Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, designed by Hartford architect George Keller, and located in Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut. The arch was dedicated on 17 September 1886 to honor the Hartford citizens who served in the Civil War, and the 400 who died for the Union. (Hunt 11/11/2004)Status
On view
