Philadelphia was a popular subject for transferware throughout the 19th century. Many American Historical views represent the city and its surrounds, like the two blue plates included here: Fair Mount Near Philadelphia by Joseph Stubbs (1822-1834) and The Dam and Water Works, Philadelphia by Henshall, Williamson & Co. (1790-1828). The green bordered plate, made by F. & R. Pratt (& Co.) 1818 – 1920, Fenton, Staffordshire show one of the buildings constructed the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition – which introduced the Aesthetic Movement to America. The importer’s mark at the top records one of the many merchants and wholesalers who brought vast quantities of transferware from the U.K. to Philadelphia. All these topics will be explored during our Annual Meeting in Philly, April 25th – 28th.
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