Porcelain in the Decorative Arts Collection

Porcelain in the Louisiana State Museum Collection represents several important European manufacturers, as well as local and international retailers. The majority dates to the mid-19th century, when there was a great amount of wealth along the Mississippi River and New Orleans was a booming commercial center. Many pieces were passed down through several generations of Louisiana families of European descent and were either bought locally or brought back from trips abroad.

Pots de crème set used on a Louisiana plantation. French, ca. 1820. Porcelain. Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo, Louisiana State Museum 1983.1.2.
Pots de crème set used on a Louisiana plantation
French, ca. 1820
Porcelain
Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo
Louisiana State Museum 1983.1.2
Dinner service. Decorated by G. Mansard, Paris, ca. 1850. Porcelain. Louisiana State Museum 1985.1.1.1-.9.
Dinner service
Decorated by G. Mansard, Paris, ca. 1850
Porcelain
Louisiana State Museum 1985.1.1.1-.9

This is part of a 40-piece dinner service, with 'S' monogram, formerly owned by John Slidell (1793–1871), a Louisiana Democratic Party leader, U.S. Congressman, and foreign envoy of the Confederacy.
Vase presented to Major Louis Gally. L. Canfield, New Orleans, retailer, ca. 1850. Porcelain. Given in memory of Mrs. Anthony Vizard. Louisiana State Museum 2011.031a.
Vase presented to Major Louis Gally
L. Canfield, New Orleans, retailer, ca. 1850
Porcelain
Given in memory of Mrs. Anthony Vizard
Louisiana State Museum 2011.031a

Major Louis Gally, who was born in France, served under Napoleon and later commanded the Orleans Battalion of Artillery during the U.S.-Mexican War under General Taylor. This porcelain vase was presented to Gally in 1850, presumably for his service during the war. Upon his return to New Orleans, the Battalion d'Orléans presented Gally with his portrait, also in the Louisiana State Museum collection.
Dinner service. French, 1830–1870. Porcelain. Gift of Mrs. Ida C. Baumgartner. Louisiana State Museum 1961.4.16.1.
Dinner service.
French, 1830–1870.
Porcelain.
Gift of Mrs. Ida C. Baumgartner.
Louisiana State Museum 1961.4.16.1.
Toilet set in 'Blue Iris' pattern. S. Hancock and Sons, England, ca. 1850. Porcelain. Gift of Misses Anais and Madeline Villere. Louisiana State Museum 1971.39.14.
Toilet set in 'Blue Iris' pattern
S. Hancock and Sons, England, ca. 1850
Porcelain
Gift of Misses Anais and Madeline Villere
Louisiana State Museum 1971.39.14
Pitcher (one of pair). E.F. Mioton & Co., importer, 1858–1861. Porcelain. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Holden. Louisiana State Museum 1977.096.2A a-b.
Pitcher (one of pair)
E.F. Mioton & Co., importer, 1858–1861
Porcelain
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Holden
Louisiana State Museum 1977.096.2A a-b
Fish plate (one of 12). Bernardaud et Cie, Limoges, France, manufacturer, 1900–1910. Dominican Art School, New Orleans, decorators. Porcelain. Louisiana State Museum 1997.1.3.4.2.
Fish plate (one of 12)
Bernardaud et Cie, Limoges, France, manufacturer, 1900–1910
Dominican Art School, New Orleans, decorators
Porcelain
Louisiana State Museum 1997.1.3.4.2
Vase (one of pair). French, ca. 1860. Porcelain. Louisiana State Museum T65.1975a.
Vase (one of pair)
French, ca. 1860
Porcelain
Louisiana State Museum T65.1975a
Decorative Arts Collection
Marble-top parlor table. William McCracken, c. 1860. Marble, rosewood. Louisiana State Museum 1982.001.35.

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Cup. Christopf Christian Küchler for Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans, 1853–1858. Silver. Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo, Louisiana State Museum 1980.066.

Silver

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Teapot with incised decoration, 1906. Newcomb Pottery. Louisiana State Museum 1975.001.51 a-b.

Newcomb Pottery

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Pots de crème set used on a Louisiana plantation. French, ca. 1820. Porcelain. Gift of the Friends of the Cabildo, Louisiana State Museum 1983.1.2.

Porecelain

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