Maker
Thomas Mayer (English, c. 1800–1855, active c. 1826–1838)English, c. 1800–1855, active c. 1826–1838
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Plate
- the Arms of "Rhode Island"
Datec. 1826–1838
Made inLongport, England
Place depictedRhode Island, United States
MediumLead-glazed earthenware with transfer print
Dimensions1 × 8 5/8 in. diameter (2.5 × 21.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Jas A. Gundry
Object numberB.2013.12
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Kilroy Center
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceJas A. Gundry, Houston; given to MFAH, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Blue glaze image of anchor at sea with banner above with text " HOPE " ; below image " RHODE ISLAND "
Underside impressed in circle " STAFFORD (?) YER STOKE " with maker's mark in center; blue glaze " 2 " ; blue glaze image of eagle with banner " E. PLURIBUS UNUM "
Underside impressed in circle " STAFFORD (?) YER STOKE " with maker's mark in center; blue glaze " 2 " ; blue glaze image of eagle with banner " E. PLURIBUS UNUM "
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