Object Number 1966.0844

Object Name

Bowl

Title

Columbus: Greyhound 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; The pattern names is printed on the underside in pink: "Columbus" is written is script upon a shield supported by an anchor and a flag, "W.A & S" is on a banner below
2. Mark; Underside; An asterisk is impressed
3. Inscription; Underside; The old number "Sh140" is painted in red enamel

Subjects

Native American; American Indian; American themed ceramics; Christopher Columbus

Materials

Earthenware (white); Lead glaze

Techniques

Printed, Molded

Dimensions (inches)

3.25 (H) , 6.5 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

8.255 (H) , 16.51 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Larsen, Ellouise Baker. 1974 American Historical Views on Staffordshire China.
• For a description of the pattern and the "Greyhound Scene:" pp.149-152., no. 351.
[Book] Laidacker, Sam. 1951 Anglo-American China. 2.
• For dating, known forms, and colors: pp. 12-13.