Plate

Title:

Villa In The Regents Park London

Object Name:

Plate

Object ID:

1965.013.024.1

Creator:

Adams, WilliamCeramicist

Place of Origin:

Staffordshire, England

Date:

1827-1830

Description:

Plate, one of a pair. Pearlware earthenware. Circular plate with upward curving rim which is shaped into eight slightly rounded sections. Soft sided base ring present. Entire obverse surface covered wih blue underglaze transfer print known as "Old Blue." Central scene on inner surface shows two story, neoclassical structure with one story projection and portico. Three human figures, two dogs in foreground. Scene extends onto rim forming what has been called a tree and foliage border. Decorative band at edge. Printed mark on reverse in blue is an eagle with wings spread under which is a ribbon with the text in upper case Roman letters: "VILLA IN THE REGENTS PARK / LONDON". Maker's mark impressed in reverse within a circle surrouding an eagle in upper case roman letters: "ADAM WARRA[NTE]D STAFFORDSHIRE".

Material:

Ceramic
Earthenware

Dimensions:

H-0.9 Dia-8.8 inches

Provenance:

From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, and other decorative arts. No history given for this object.

Credit Line:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers

People:

Rogers, Josephine (1887-1970), Rogers, Harry (1886-1961), Adams, William

Subjects:

Eagle, Houses