Andrew Stevenson
Platter

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Maker Andrew Stevenson (English, active 1810–1827)English, active 1810–1827

After William Guy Wall(American, 1792–after 1864)American, 1792–after 1864

CultureEnglish

Titles

Platter

Datec. 1823–1827

Place depictedNew York , New York, United States

Made inCobridge, England

MediumLead-glazed earthenware with transfer print

Dimensions16 3/8 × 12 3/4 in. (41.6 × 32.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.69.258

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Bayou Bend

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CERAMICS

DescriptionAfter the end of the War of 1812, English potters were eager to resume trade with the United States, producing wares that celebrated American heroes and victories. In the 1820s, pottery printed in blue with a range of American scenic and architectural views, as well as historical events and images of political and military figures became popular. Most of the images were copied from contemporary prints. A century later, American collectors, like Bayou Bend’s Miss Ima Hogg, eagerly sought the same pottery. This view of New York from heights near Brooklyn was adapted from a print made after a painting by Irish-born artist William Guy Wall.
ProvenanceShirley L. Cecil, by April 6, 1963; [Ginsburg & Levy, New York, April 6, 1963–May 12, 1964]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, May 12, 1964; given to MFAH, 1969.
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Printed on bottom: NEW YORK FROM HEIGHTS NR BROOKLYN / PLURIBUS UNUM / BY W. G. WALL, ESQ

Marked on bottom: A. STEVENSON WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE [in outer circle around inner circle enclosing crown]

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