Plate
ca. 1840–ca. 1854
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Dimensions
Diam. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
Classification
Plate
Culture
British (American market)
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Mary Mandeville Johnston, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. S. Johnston, 1914
Accession Number
14.102.265
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant earthenware plate, produced by the British firm William Ridgway & Co. between about 1840 and 4, exemplifies the thriving transatlantic trade in decorative ceramics during the early Victorian era. Measuring just over ten inches across, the plate was crafted specifically for the American market, reflecting the growing demand among U.S. consumers for affordable yet refined tableware adorned with scenic imagery. The transfer-printing technique used here allowed intricate landscape designs to be reproduced efficiently on earthenware, making beautifully detailed pieces accessible beyon...