Theodore Russell Davis and Haviland & Co.
“Pompano” Fish Plate
Designed 1879-1880, in production 1880-1886
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- Designer: Theodore Russell Davis
- Manufacturer: Haviland & Co.
“Pompano” Fish Plate
Designed 1879-1880, in production 1880-1886
Physical Qualities
Porcelain, enamel, gilt, 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.)
Portfolio/Series
Design from the Hayes Presidential Porcelain Service from The Fish Series (12 plates)
Credit Line
Gift of Frederica Kolker Saxon, Baltimore, in Memory of Irving and Rosa Kolker
Object Number
1999.140
The form of each fish plate derives from a pair of scallop shells. Here, a large pompano has been dropped on the beach by a fish-hawk that couldn’t quite carry the weight.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1999; Jonathan W. Kolker, Baltimore, MD by descent, 1980s; Irving Mason (1895-1957) and Rosa Jacobson Kolker (1907-1998), Baltimore, MD by purchase
Former Prov - check files
Estate of Evalyn Walsh McClean
Former Prov - check files
Estate of Evalyn Walsh McClean
Benskin, Elizabeth, and Suzy Wolffe. Teacher's Guide to the American Collection. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Museum of Art, 2014, pages 56 and 65.
Inscribed: None
Markings: UNDERNEATH, (painted), 'FABRIQUE PAR/HAVILAND & Co./d'apres les dessins/DE(red paint)/Theo. R. Davis(black paint)/ H&Co(underlined, all in green paint)/DESIGN PATENTED/AUGUST 10th 1880/No 11935(blue paint)'
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Scott 01
