Plate
MakerMade by
Job & John Jackson
English, 1831 - 1835
After a work byAfter a drawing by
Thomas Cole
American, 1801 - 1848
Date1831-1835
MediumMechanically-molded ironstone with underglaze purple decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 10 3/8in. (26.4cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of the heirs of Morgan B. Brainard
DescriptionRound ironstone plate with an undulating rim and underglaze transfer-printed pattern and border in purple, or mulberry. The circular pattern, titled, "Hartford Connecticut" on the bottom, is printed in the center of the plate. The pattern shows two individuals in a sailboat on a river. There are trees on the left, and a town is visible in the distance. In the town, three steeples rise above many buildings, and one building with a circular cupula is visible. A range of mountains is visible in the far distance. The pattern is surrounded by a border at the rim, which has groups of large flowers surrounded by smaller white flowers superimposed on a field of light purple. A line of purple with white circles is found at the outer edge of the rim. There is some crazing at the rim, especially on the edge to the right of the pattern. Nearby there is a meandering crack in the rim. Yellow residue from tape is adhered to the back of the rim.
Object number1961.12.2
MarkingsThere is one mark and one label on the bottom of the plate. The mark reads, "Hartford./ Connecticut/" over a banner with the maker's name of, "JACKSON'S/ WARRANTED". The label is a small, white, rectangular, sticky label with a double line of red at the edge. The number "238" is hand-written in pencil on the label.NotesSubject Note: This view of Hartford, Connecticut is based on a drawing by Thomas Cole that was engraved and printed by Fenner, Sears & Co. It was published in June of 1831 by I. T. Hinton & Simpkin & Marshall. The view shows Hartford, located on the west bank of the Connecticut River, as ideally suited for maritime commerce. The view shows the state capitol and the spire of an Episcopal church.Subject Terms
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