Object Number 1964.1894.002

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)
1739-1797

Benjamin West (Painter)
10/10/1738-03/11/1820
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.

John Boydell (Publisher)
1719-1804

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1815-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Underside; The old number "4i279" is painted in red enamel (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)

2.43 (H) , 3.62 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

6.172 (H) , 9.195 (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.