Views of Pittsburgh
Object number92.25.1
Artist
James and Ralph Clews
(British, 1818 - 1836)
Date1819
MediumGlazed porcelain
Credit LineTransfer from South Carolina State Museum
DescriptionUnderglaze transferware plate in purple. Scalloped edge. At centeris image of river and landscape with steam ship Pennsylvania in foreground.This is an early view of Pittsburgh near the Point. Border of plate is floral, bird and scroll design.
Dimensions0.75 in. (1.9 cm)MarksImpressed on the back: CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE [in outer circle around inner circle enclosing crown]; printed in purple on the back: Picturesque Views / Pittsbugh, Pa [in rock-shaped cartouche surrounded by trees and sailboat on water]
Historical NotesThis plate was made by James and Ralph Clews in Staffordshire. They were active from 1818-1836. It was made in England for the American market. Transfer from the South Carolina State Museum in 1992.
Terms
On View
On viewCollections
1790
