Ceramics case
The Museum’s collection of American ceramics is one of the oldest in the United States, and experts consider it to be one of the most important in the country because of its age, size, and inclusiveness chronologically and geographically. The core of the holdings consists of objects that Arthur W. Clement, a local Brooklyn Heights collector, amassed at the beginning of the twentieth century and gave to the Museum in the 1940s. High-styled porcelain, earthenware, and utilitarian stoneware are well represented in the collection, which also has a special focus on Brooklyn-made wares.
As Manhattan became increasingly congested in the nineteenth century and fire laws were enacted that precluded any manufacturing involving open fires, ceramic makers moved their kilns to the east side of the East River in Brooklyn. Greenpoint, in particular, became a center for ceramic makers such as Union Porcelain Works, the Faience Manufacturing Company, and Charles Cartlidge. The Museum’s extensive collection of ceramics by the Union Porcelain Works, one of the most prestigious American ceramic firms in the last quarter of the nineteenth century, includes wares retained by the firm’s founding family that were donated in the mid-twentieth century.
| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf A (Ceramics) |
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47.1.8 |
Benedick C. Milburn
Pitcher, 1841-1846
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77.191.9 |
American
Jug, ca. 1831
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf B (Ceramics) |
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43.128.23 |
Doorstop, Poodle, 19th century
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47.30.2 |
American
Pitcher, 19th century
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78.242.32 |
Daniel Goodale
Jug, 1818-1830
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78.242.33 |
Jonathan Fenton
Jug, 1793-1796
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf C (Ceramics) |
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42.278.4 |
American
Jar, 19th century
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42.345 |
Abraham Mead
Jar, 1791
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50.146 |
American
Jug, between 1799-1820
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77.45.1 |
American
Jug, 1790-1810
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78.242.19 |
American
Flask, ca. 1820-1840
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf D (Ceramics) |
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50.153 |
American
Wine Press, 18th century
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf E (Ceramics) |
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43.128.19 |
Daniel Goodale
Jug, ca. 1818-1830
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43.128.181 |
American
Jar, ca. 1860
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44.1.6 |
American
Doorstop, late 19th century
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44.196.13 |
Solomon Bell
Urn or Pot, ca. 1880
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45.76.1 |
American
Ornament in Form of Dog, 19th century
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57.75.42 |
Thomas Haig
Bank, 1852
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf F (Ceramics) |
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43.128.188 |
American
Pitcher, ca. 1872
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44.1.35 |
American
Inkwell, 1882
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50.2 |
John Remmey III
Pitcher, ca. 1830
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50.160 |
American
Jug, ca. 1828-1856
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57.75.43 |
Greensboro Pottery
Jar, late 19th century
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76.62 |
Lanier Meaders
Face Jug, 1974
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf G (Ceramics) |
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68.87.59 |
Karl L. H. Mueller
"Stitch! Stitch! Stitch!", late 19th century
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf H (Ceramics) |
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44.31.2 |
American
Vase, ca. 1881
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44.31.3 |
American
Vase, 1881
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66.27.1 |
John Mackie Falconer
Plate, ca. 1876
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66.27.2 |
John Edwards
Plate, ca. 1876
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66.27.3 |
John Edwards
Plate, ca. 1876
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84.127 |
F. K. M. Kropp
Pitcher, 1850-1861
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2005.38.1 |
Charles Volkmar
Plaque, ca. 1885
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf I (Ceramics) |
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43.128.182 |
American
Jar, 1842-1843
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50.131.2 |
American
Jug, 19th century
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1994.152.1 |
New York Architectural Terra Cotta Company
Figure of a Dog, ca. 1887
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1996.8 |
Charles Graham Chemical Pottery Works
Spigot, late 19th century
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1996.10.1 |
Charles Graham Chemical Pottery Works
Pitcher, late 19th century
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1999.72 |
Wallabout Pottery
Jar, ca. 1840
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf J (Ceramics) |
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1995.143.1a-c |
Union Porcelain Works
Water Filter, ca. 1885
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf K (Ceramics) |
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63.188 |
Union Porcelain Works
Cylindrical Mug, 1882
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65.201.2 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Medallion, ca. 1865
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68.87.39 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1884
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68.87.42 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1884
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68.87.46 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plant Container or Cache Pot, ca. 1900
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68.87.48 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plate, ca.. 1877
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68.87.55 |
Union Porcelain Works
Statuette of Blacksmith, ca. 1876
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68.87.61 |
Union Porcelain Works
Towel Hook for Bathroom, late 19th century
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68.87.62 |
Union Porcelain Works
Door Plate, late 19th century
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68.87.63 |
Union Porcelain Works
Paperweight, 19th century
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68.87.64 |
Union Porcelain Works
Door Knob for a Cupboard, late 19th century
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68.87.65 |
Union Porcelain Works
Calling Card, late 19th century
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1992.163.1 |
Karl L. H. Mueller
Statuette of Blacksmith, ca. 1867
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1994.3 |
Union Porcelain Works
Dish, ca. 1885
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1995.103.1 |
Union Porcelain Works
Door Push Plate, ca. 1890
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1995.150.1 |
Union Porcelain Works
Spittoon, ca, 1885
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1995.150.2 |
Union Porcelain Works
Push Plate, ca. 1885
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1995.150.3 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plaque, last quarter 19th century
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2004.71 |
Union Porcelain Works
Pitcher, ca. 1885
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf L (Ceramics) |
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40.373 |
Union Porcelain Works
Poets Pitcher, 1876
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66.182 |
Union Porcelain Works
Oyster Plate, ca. 1880
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68.87.36 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1884
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68.87.37 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1884
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68.87.43 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1877
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68.87.44 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1884
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68.87.45 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1876
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68.87.52 |
Union Porcelain Works
Paperweight in the Form of a Frog, ca. 1875
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68.87.53 |
Union Porcelain Works
Bust, late 19th century
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68.87.54 |
Karl L. H. Mueller
Bust of a Child: Pierre van Arsdale Smith, late 19th century
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68.87.56 |
Karl L. H. Mueller
Small Plaque, late 19th century
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1992.45 |
Karl L. H. Mueller
Portrait Plaque of Edwin Forrest, ca. 1875
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1992.163.2 |
John Mackie Falconer
Plate, ca. 1875
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2006.6.2 |
Karl L. H. Mueller
Relief Bust of Charlotte Cushman, ca. 1876
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf M (Ceramics) |
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68.87.18 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plate, ca. 1879
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68.87.22a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Sauce Boat and Saucer, ca. 1879
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68.87.24a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Vegetable Dish and Cover, ca. 1879
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68.87.25a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Soup Tureen with Cover, ca. 1879
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68.87.27 |
Union Porcelain Works
Pitcher, ca. 1879
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf N (Ceramics) |
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68.87.2 |
Union Porcelain Works
Relish Dish, ca. 1880
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68.87.4 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plate, ca. 1880
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68.87.6 |
Union Porcelain Works
Cream Pitcher, ca. 1880
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68.87.8a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Vegetable Dish and Cover, ca. 1880
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68.87.10a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Large Cup and Saucer, ca. 1880
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68.87.13 |
Union Porcelain Works
Nut Dish, ca. 1880
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68.87.14a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Coffee Cup and Saucer, ca. 1879
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68.87.15a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Cup and Saucer, ca. 1879
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68.87.16 |
Union Porcelain Works
Small Dessert Dish, ca. 1879
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68.87.17 |
Union Porcelain Works
Fruit Plate, ca. 1880
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68.87.20a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Vegetable Dish and Cover, ca. 1879
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68.87.21 |
Union Porcelain Works
Cake Plate, ca. 1879
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68.87.23 |
Union Porcelain Works
Celery Dish, ca. 1879
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68.87.26 |
Union Porcelain Works
Compote, ca. 1879
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85.106.1 |
International Tile Company
Tile, ca. 1882
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85.106.2 |
International Tile Company
Tile, ca. 1885
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87.75 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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88.2 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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88.64 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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X1043 |
International Tile Company
Tile with Portrait of Henry Ward Beecher, ca. 1885
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf O (Ceramics) |
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68.87.1 |
Union Porcelain Works
Salad Bowl, ca. 1885
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68.87.3 |
Union Porcelain Works
Bread Dish, ca. 1880
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68.87.5 |
Union Porcelain Works
Candy Basket, ca. 1880
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68.87.7a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Gravy Bowl with Attached Saucer and Cover, ca. 1880
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68.87.9 |
Union Porcelain Works
Small Dessert Dish or Saucer, ca. 1880
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68.87.11a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Small Cup and Saucer, ca. 1880
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68.87.12 |
Union Porcelain Works
Butter Dish, ca. 1880
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85.6.1 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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85.6.2 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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85.6.3 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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85.6.4 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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85.6.5 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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85.6.6 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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85.6.7 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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85.6.8 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1885
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85.6.9 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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85.6.10 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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85.6.11 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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87.178 |
International Tile Company
Tile in Trivet Frame, ca. 1885
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88.18 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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1998.149.1 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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1998.149.2 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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1998.149.3 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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1998.149.4 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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1998.149.5 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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1998.149.6 |
International Tile Company
Tile, 1882-1888
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| Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf P (Ceramics) |
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34.5863 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Pitcher, ca. 1865
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43.128.53 |
American
Pitcher, ca. 1850
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43.128.54 |
Josiah Jones
Miniature Pitcher, 1848-1856
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43.128.55 |
American
Pitcher, ca. 1848-1856
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43.128.135 |
Josiah Jones
Holder, 1849-1856
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43.128.136 |
Josiah Jones
Bust, 1849-1856
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43.128.143a-b |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Pair of Knife Rests, 1848-1856
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43.128.185 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Dish, Shell Shape, ca. 1853
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43.128.200 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Candlestick, mid 19th century
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49.126 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Pitcher, 1848-1856
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54.73 |
Union Porcelain Works
Bowl, ca. 1880
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55.85 |
Josiah Jones
Pitcher, 1848-1856
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63.5 |
Union Porcelain Works
Bonbon Dish, 1887
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64.83.3 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Pitcher, ca. 1850
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65.201.1a-b |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Cup and Saucer, ca. 1850
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65.201.3 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Button, ca. 1850
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65.201.4 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Button, ca. 1850
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65.201.5 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Button, ca. 1850
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65.201.6 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Button, ca. 1850
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65.201.7 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Button, ca. 1850
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65.201.8 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Button, ca. 1850
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65.201.9 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Button, ca. 1850
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65.201.10 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Button, ca. 1850
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65.201.11 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Button, ca. 1850
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68.87.33 |
Union Porcelain Works
Individual Creamer, ca. 1876
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68.87.34 |
Union Porcelain Works
Cream Pitcher, ca. 1876
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68.87.35a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Sugar Bowl and Cover, ca. 1876
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68.87.38 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1884
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68.87.40 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1884
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68.87.41 |
Union Porcelain Works
Vase, ca. 1884
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68.87.47 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plant Container or Cache Pot, ca. 1877
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68.87.49a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Tea Cup and Saucer, ca. 1894
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68.87.50a-b |
Union Porcelain Works
Cup and Saucer, ca. 1876
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68.87.57 |
Union Porcelain Works
Figure of a Boar, late 19th century
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68.87.58 |
Karl L. H. Mueller
Bust of a Baby on Pedestal, late 19th century
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75.165.1 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plate (One From a Set of Five), 1879-1891
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75.165.2 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plate (One From a Set of Five), ca. 1879-1891
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75.165.3 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plate (One From a Set of Five), ca. 1879-1891
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75.165.4 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plate (One From a Set of Five), 1879-1891
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75.165.5 |
Union Porcelain Works
Plate (One From a Set of Five), after 1891
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1991.98 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Saucer, ca. 1850
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1995.108.2 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Pitcher, 1854-1856
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L65.14 |
Charles Cartlidge & Co.
Cast of the Left Hand of Ann Cartlidge Tyndale, ca. 1850
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