Ralph & James Clews
Platter

CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Platter
Datec. 1825–1834
Made inCobridge, England
Retailed inNew York, New York, United States
MediumLead-glazed earthenware with transfer print
Dimensions16 7/8 × 12 7/8 in. (42.9 × 32.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.63.41
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThe Dr. Syntax patterns are based on drawings by Thomas Rowlandson, the earliest of which were published in the Poetical Magazine between 1809–1811, with verses written by William Combe, as a parody of the popular books of the day about picturesque travels. These verse and drawings were published in book form as The Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque in 1812. This platter depicts "A Noble Hunting Party," the eleventh and last view in the final series entitled The Third Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of a Wife (1821). It is marked with the New York retailer John Greenfield's mark on the back.

Provenance[Richard and Virginia A. Wood, Baltimore]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, February 26, 1963; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed on back: Noble Hunting / Party [in rectangle]
Printed on back: J. GREENFIELDS / China Store / No. 77 / PEARL STREET / NEW YORK [in oval]
Marked on bottom: CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE [in outer circle around inner circle enclosing crown]

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