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Jug (Pitcher)
The CONSTITUTION and the GUERRIERE and The Constitution's Escape
1816-1822
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1964.1268
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.1268
Object Name
Jug (Pitcher)
Title
The CONSTITUTION and the GUERRIERE and The Constitution's Escape
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1816-1822
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior wall
Inscription: "The Constitution's Escape from the British Squadron after a Chase of sixty hours"
Type: Signature
Location: Exterior, below both naval battle scenes
Inscription: "Bentley Wear & Boune Engravers & Printers Shelton Staffordshire"
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior wall
Inscription: "The CONSTITUTION in close action with the GUERRIERE"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Maritime
- War of 1812
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Molded
- Painted
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
7.4 (H) x 9 (L) x 7 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
18.9 (H) x 23 (L) x 17.9 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McCauley, Robert Henry. 1942 Liverpool transfer designs on Anglo-American pottery.
• Description of prints: pp.97,98.Book: Arman, David & Arman, Linda. 1998 Anglo-American Ceramics Part I. Transfer Printed Creamware and Pearlware for the American Market 1760-1860.
• Information on print source: pp. 26.Book: Baker, Warren & John, W. D. 1962 Old English Lustre Pottery.
• Published: Illustration 39 A, B.