Object Number 1966.0805.001

Object Name

Plate (Dinner plate)

Title

Columbus: Indian Scene

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

William Adams and Sons factory (Maker)
1829-1861

Place of Origin

Tunstall, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1830-1840

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; Printed in reddish pink: "Columbus" on a medallion leaning against an anchor and banner, banner below with "W.A. & S".
2. Mark; Underside; Impressed "ADAMS"

Subjects

Christopher Columbus

Materials

Earthenware (white); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Printed

Dimensions (inches)

0.9 (H) , 9.5 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.3 (H) , 24.2 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Laidacker, Sam. 1951 Anglo-American China. 2.
• Information on the pattern, and an illustration: pp. 12-13.
[Book] Larsen, Ellouise Baker. 1974 American Historical Views on Staffordshire China.
• Detailed description of the pattern: p. 151.