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Coffee pot
1790-1800
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (creamware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.0592 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0592 A, B
Object Name
Coffee pot
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Probably made in Staffordshire
Secondary Place of Origin
Liverpool; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Probably printed and painted in Liverpool.
Date
1790-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior wall
Inscription: Painted black enamel script initials "BSE" in a cartouche
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior wall (opposite)
Inscription: Printed in black:"COLUMBIA'S FAVOURITE SON" and "HIS EXCELLENCY GEORGE WASHINGTON" and printed script "Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America/ & President of the Congrefs'
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- Political figure
- Grapevine
Materials
- Earthenware (creamware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Molded
- Printed
- Gilded
- Extruded
Dimensions (inches)
12.12 (H) x 10.25 (L) x 6.25 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
30.8 (H) x 26.035 (L) x 15.875 (Diam)