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On Display: House - Dresser Room
Dish (Platter)
WELCOME LA FAYETTE THE NATIONS GUEST. AND OUR COUNTRY'S GLORY.
Ralph and James Clews factory
1824-1829
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ralph and James Clews factory (Maker)
Place of Origin
Cobridge; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1964.1866
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.1866
Object Name
Dish (Platter)
Title
WELCOME LA FAYETTE THE NATIONS GUEST. AND OUR COUNTRY'S GLORY.
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Ralph and James Clews factory (Maker)
Place of Origin
Cobridge; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1824-1829
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Impressed twice 'CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE' in a band around a crown
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: The old number "4i307" is painted in red enamel (nail polish?)
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Label with red border bearing: "5-3-S/9" in pencil
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: White label with black print "7"
Type: Inscription
Location: Well
Inscription: "WELCOME LA FAYETTE THE NATIONS GUEST. AND OUR COUNTRY'S GLORY."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Military
- Lafayette
- American themed ceramics
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
1.3 (H) x 14 (W) x 18.7 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.2 (H) x 35.5 (W) x 47.6 (L)