The soup plate presented measures 9 inches wide by 2 inches tall. It is in excellent condition, free of chips, cracks, hairlines, stains, and restoration. The black transfer pattern presents Harper's Ferry from the Potomac Side. The scene is from the American Scenery Series done by the William Ridgway pottery from 1830 to 1854.

The transfer is extremely sharp and well done. It is marked with the pottery's backstamp and imprinted lion and unicorn stamp as well.