Object Number 1962.0522

Object Name

Bowl (Punch bowl)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1870-1930

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Underside; Red bordered square label with "1-6-S/4"
2. Inscription; Well; "THE SHIPWRIGHTS ARMS" printed on a banner
3. Inscription; Exterior wall around eagle print; "REPUBLICANS" (continued beneath the eagle) "ARE NOT Always UNGRATEFUL"
4. Inscription; Exterior wall with Washington print; "WASHINGTON" and below the medallion is the inscription "HIS COUNTRY'S FATHER"
5. Inscription; Exterior wall with Lafayette portrait; "FAYETTE" above the medallion and below the medallion: "THE NATIONS GUEST"
6. Inscription; Exterior wall with Franklin portrait; Above the portrait is "BENJ. FRANKLIN.L.L.D.F.R.S.". Below the portrait is the inscription: "BORN AT BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND, 17 JAN. 1706".

Subjects

Washington, George; Benjamin Franklin; Lafayette; Armorial device; Political figure; American eagle; American themed ceramics

Materials

Earthenware (creamware); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Printed

Dimensions (inches)

4.2 (H) , 9.6 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

10.7 (H) , 24.3 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Miller, J. Jefferson. 1974 English Yellow-Glazed Earthenware.
• Mirror image version of Franklin portrait on yellow ware beaker: p. 99, col. pl. LVIII, c. 1800