Caption

Charles Meigh (British, 1835–1861). Platter, ca 1840–1850. Earthenware, 10 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (26.7 x 34.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. William C. Esty, 62.176.89.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Platter

Date

ca 1840–1850

Medium

Earthenware

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

10 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (26.7 x 34.9 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

no inscriptions

Markings

On bottom of platter in under glaze blue, cartouche with village to right - cartouche reads "AMERICAN CITIES / AND // SCENERY" with "ALBANY / CM" beneath. Impressed double banded octagon in which is printed "IMPROVED / STONE CHINA" "13 " " 69"

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William C. Esty

Accession Number

62.176.89

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