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Bowl (Punch bowl)
Herculaneum Factory
1806-1810
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Herculaneum Factory (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (creamware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.0583
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0583
Object Name
Bowl (Punch bowl)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Herculaneum Factory (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1806-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior, around Washington portrait
Inscription: "HIS EXCELLENCY/ GEORGE WASHINGTON" and "Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America/ & President of the Congress."
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior, around Franklin portrait
Inscription: "BENj. FRANKLIN/ L.L. D. F.R.S." and below, "Born at Boston in New England 17 Jan. 1706"
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior, below ship
Inscription: "INDIAN HUNTER" and the script initials, "GRS"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- Benjamin Franklin
- Political figure
- Maritime
- American themed ceramics
Materials
- Earthenware (creamware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Printed
- Thrown
Dimensions (inches)
4.25 (H) x 9 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10.8 (H) x 22.86 (Diam)