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Flower container (Vase)
La Fayette and Cornwallis
1825-1830
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1965.2895.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.2895.001
Object Name
Flower container (Vase)
Title
La Fayette and Cornwallis
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1825-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: "W" is painted in red enamel (nail polish?)
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Label with red border bearing '39JJ' in pencil
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior, below military scene
Inscription: Printed: "CORNWALLIS/ Resigning his sword at York Town Oct. 19, 1781."
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior, above portrait
Inscription: Printed: "LAFAYETTE"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Military
- Lafayette
- Cornwallis
- American eagle
- American themed ceramics
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Printed
- Painted
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
8.1 (H) x 6.2 (W) x 9 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20.7 (H) x 15.7 (W) x 24 (L)