Object Number 1958.2208

Object Name

Plate (Dinner plate)

Title

THE DAM/ and/ WATER WORKS/ PHILADELPHIA

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Henshall, Williamson and Company (Maker)

Thomas Birch (Design inspiration)
1779-01/14/1851

Robert Campbell (Design inspiration)

Place of Origin

Longport, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1824-1825

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Underside; "THE DAM/ and/ WATER WORKS/ PHILADELPHIA." printed in blue within oval surrounded by a cartouche of scrolls.
2. Mark; Underside; Three small impressed lines.

Subjects

American themed ceramics

Materials

Earthenware (pearlware); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Printed

Dimensions (inches)

0.984 (H) , 10.039 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.5 (H) , 25.5 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Catalogue] 2003 The Philadelphia Antiques Show 2003.
• Pg 11 for a description and view of pattern
[Book] Larsen, Ellouise Baker. 1974 American Historical Views on Staffordshire China.
• Pg 193-194 for a description of pattern