Teabowl (Teacup)

Museum Object Number 1964.1894.006

Object Name

Teabowl (Teacup)

Title

William Penn's Treaty with the Indians

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

John Hall (Engraver)

Benjamin West (Painter)

John Boydell (Publisher)

Creator Notes

Appointed historical painter to king in 1772, and surveyor of the royal pictures in 1790. Co-founded the Royal Academy in London and succeeded Sir Joshua Reynolds as its president from 1792 to 1820.

Date of Birth

173910/10/17381719

Date of Death

179703/11/18201804

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1815-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Underside; The old number "4i289" is painted in red (nail polish?)

Subjects

William Penn; Penn's Treaty; Quaker; American market (English manufacture)

Materials

Porcelain (soft paste, bone china); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Printed, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

2 (H) , 3.7 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

6 (H) , 9.4 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Snyder, Martin P. 1975 City of Independence: Views of Philadelphia Before 1800.
• See pp.251- 254.