1964.1284 Map of the United States
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Jug (Pitcher)

  • Title:

    WASHINGTON'S MAP OF THE UNITED STATES and 'THE BUTCHERS ARMS'

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Place of Origin:

    Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1800-1825

  • Materials:

    Earthenware (lusterware); Lead glaze

  • Techniques:

    Printed, Painted, Thrown

  • Museum Object Number:

    1964.1284


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Object Number

1964.1284

Object Name

Jug (Pitcher)

Title

WASHINGTON'S MAP OF THE UNITED STATES and 'THE BUTCHERS ARMS'

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Origin Notes

See notes.

Date

1800-1825

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Underside; Old collection number painted in red, "2s89".

Subjects

George Washington; Benjamin Franklin; Masonic imagery; Political figure; Declaration of Independence; American themed ceramics

Materials

Earthenware (lusterware); Lead glaze

Techniques

Printed, Painted, Thrown

Dimensions (inches)

8.5 (H) , 10 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

21.59 (H) , 25.4 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Diam. measurement includes handle and spout. Diam. of body is 8.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Arman, David & Arman, Linda. 1998 Anglo-American Ceramics Part I. Transfer Printed Creamware and Pearlware for the American Market 1760-1860.
Similar examples, one marked Wedgwood, one identified as Herculaneum, and Shelton group, see p. 197-198, W.15-16.
[Book] McCauley, Robert Henry. 1942 Liverpool transfer designs on Anglo-American pottery.
Print description: no. 58 A&B, p. 87, Plate no. XXIV and XIV
[Book] Drakard, David. 1992 Printed English Pottery. History and Humour in the reign of George III 1760-1820.
Print source discussion: pp. 160-161.