Plate was created by Smith Pottery|Asa Edward Smith in ca. 1825.

When was "Plate" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1825.

What medium is "Plate"?

Plate is Earthenware; Redware with slip decoration.

Is "Plate" in the public domain?

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

Plate

Smith Pottery|Asa Edward Smith

ca. 1825

Medium

Earthenware; Redware with slip decoration

Dimensions

H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)

Classification

Plate

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1933

Accession Number

34.100.223

Art Historical Context

This elegant redware plate, crafted around 1825 by Asa Edward Smith at Smith Pottery, exemplifies early 19th-century American folk pottery Produced in the tradition of potters, it measures generous 12¼ inches in diameter, making it ideal for serving hearty family meals. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, it was generously gifted by Mrs. Robert. de Forest in 3, preserving a slice of everyday American craftsmanship. The plate's medium—earthenware redware decorated with slip—highlights accessible yet skillful techniques of the era. Redware, fired at low temperatures from i...

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