Harvard College, Two Figures in Foreground 10" Plate

Circa 1825-1835: The handsome oak leaf and acorn border dark blue historical Staffordshire transferware series contains over twenty-five American views, most of them architectural in nature, was manufactured by Ralph Stevenson, Ralph Stevenson & Williams, and Ralph Stevenson & Son, depending on the date produced. This example of the 10" dinner plate is only stamped on the back and dooes not have the RSW mark; so it was most probably not produced by the short-lived firm of Stevenson and Williams but rather by Ralph Stevenson himself or Stevenson in partnership with his son. There were two views of Harvard produced in this series, including this view of Harvard with two figures in the foreground. The second view of Harvard, one with a horesman in the foreground, is not found on the 10" plate. This fantastic Boston view of one of our nation's most revered universities is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs and very minor typical short utensil marks on the front and and expected minimal shelf wear on the reverse.