Artwork preview

Plate

Thomas Dimmock & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of plate. Plate has wide rim. Rim decorated with illustrations in rectangular panels. Panels contain images including horse-drawn carriage, eagle and shield, and winged female figures. Inner rim has small scalloped edge. Center of plate has illustration of large building on waterfront with smoke rising. Building has many windows and a flag on roof. Small boat on water in front of building. Background of photograph is light gray. Photograph has thick white border and thin black border.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1828–ca. 1859
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
409 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette