Designer
Theodore R. Davis(American, 1840–1894)American, 1840–1894
ManufacturerManufactured by
Haviland & Co.(French, established 1853)French, established 1853
CultureAmerican; French
Titles
- "The Shad" Fish Platter
- From the Rutherford B. Hayes Service
Date1880
Designed inUnited States
Made inFrance
MediumPorcelain, enamel, and gilding
Dimensions3 × 24 1/2 × 9 3/4 in. (7.6 × 62.2 × 24.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by E. J. Hudson, Jr. and Peter R. Coneway in honor of Christopher Sarofim and Tom Roupe at "One Great Night in November, 2005"
Object number2005.1083
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition History"American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 7 July 2012 - 2 January 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked on the underside in black: "Theo: R. Davis"
Stamped in blue on the underside, center: "DESIGN PATENTED / AUGUST 10TH 1880 / No. 11935"
Stamped in red on the underside, left: "FABRIQUÉ PAR / HAVILAND Co. / d'apres les dessins / D(?worn) E"
Stamped in green on the underside, left: "MG(?) Co."
Stamped in red on the underside, left: "FABRIQUÉ PAR / HAVILAND Co. / d'apres les dessins / D(?worn) E"
Stamped in green on the underside, left: "MG(?) Co."
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