Who created "Cup Plate"?

Cup Plate was created by Enoch Wood & Sons in ca. 1841–ca. 1846.

When was "Cup Plate" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1841–ca. 1846.

What medium is "Cup Plate"?

Cup Plate is Earthenware, transfer-printed.

Is "Cup Plate" in the public domain?

Yes, Cup Plate is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cup Plate

Enoch Wood & Sons

ca. 1841–ca. 1846

Medium

Earthenware, transfer-printed

Dimensions

Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)

Classification

Cup plate

Culture

British (American market)

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Abraham Lansing, 1912

Accession Number

12.21.7

Art Historical Context

Welcome to The American Wing, where this charming **Cup Plate** by Enoch Wood & Sons (ca. 1841–1846) offers a glimpse into 19th-century transatlantic tastes. Crafted in England for the American market, this petite earthenware disk—measuring just 3 3/8 inches in—was designed to cradle a teacup, protecting table linens from hot dri while saucers served food. Enoch Wood & Sons, prominent Staffordshire potters, specialized in such export wares, blending British craftsmanship with motifs appealing to U.S. consumers. The standout technique here is transfer-printing, a revolutionary 19th-century met...

Cup Plate

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