Plate
ca. 1831–ca. 1835
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
14.102.247
Tags
Art Historical Context
This charming earthenware plate, crafted by the British potters Job & John around 1831–5, exemplifies the vibrant ceramics trade between Britain and America during the early 19th century. Produced in Staffordshire, England, for the American market, it measures 10¼ inches in diameter and features transfer-printed designs of landscapes and flowers—delicate motifs that brought a touch of pastoral beauty to everyday dining tables. Transfer-printing, the innovative technique used here, revolutionized pottery production. Designs were printed onto tissue paper, transferred to the unfired clay, and t...