Joseph Stubbs, platter (Boston State House), Longport, England, 1822-34

Ceramic

Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Joseph Stubbs, platter (Boston State House), Longport, England, 1822-34

Entry/Object ID

1019

Description

Blue and white Staffordshire platter with image of the Boston State House. Made by Joseph Stubbs, as evidenced by the eagle decoration on the border. Marked "State House / Boston" in script in oval on bottom edge. The number "14" impressed on bottom and an old PHS jelly label with text is affixed there as well.

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1084

Source or Donor

May, Mary Morison

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Collection of Elizabeth Whitridge Morison, Gift of Mary Morison May

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Maker's Mark: Statehouse, Boston UDF21: Mark: “Joseph Stubbs, potter”

Material

Ceramic

General Notes

Note

Status Date: 2001-03-16