Charles Meigh (British, active 1835–1861), “American Cities and Scenery: Utica” Teapot, 1840–50. Transfer-printed earthenware, 7 ¼ in. (18.4cm). Museum Purchase, 80.35.1.a-b.
Samuel Kirk (American, 1793–1872), Askos Wine Pitcher, 1830–46. Silver, 8 5/8 x 8 ¼ in. (21.9 x 21 cm). Museum Purchase, by exchange with funds from John Devereux Kerna, 2007.1.
Anton Kothgasser (Austrian, 1769–1851), Beaker, 1820–30. Painted glass, 4 ½ × 3 ¼ in. (11.4 × 8.3 cm). Gift of Helen K. Squier, 2002.17.
Unknown European maker, Watch Stand, 1850. Papier-mâché, lacquer, and mother-of-pearl, 7 ¼ x 6 ¾ x 2 ¾ in. (18.4 x 17.1 x 7 cm). Museum Purchase, 60.282.
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831–2009), retailed by Selden Collins (American, active Utica, 1850–1880), Set of 12 Teaspoons, 1880. Silver in an original silk, velvet, and cardboard box, 7 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (19.4 x 19.4 cm). Gift of Stephen Harrison in honor of Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D, 2022.11.a-l.
Victorian Yuletide:
Fancy Goods
Holiday Open House: Thursday, December 11
Show Dates: Saturday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Jan. 4
Location: Museum of Art | Fountain Elms
Free
This year, New York State will celebrate 200 years of the Erie Canal, which opened trade, spurred Westward expansion, and ushered in a new industrial era for the nation. Victorian Yuletide: Fancy Goods, highlights some of the many objects produced to celebrate the canal, from fine silver to useful ceramics. Come see some of the fancy goods that helped shape a legacy of shopping that defines today’s winter holiday experience!
