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Dish
Columbus
William Adams and Sons factory
1830-1840
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Adams and Sons factory (Maker)
Place of Origin
Tunstall; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1966.0842
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.0842
Object Name
Dish
Title
Columbus
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
William Adams and Sons factory (Maker)
Place of Origin
Tunstall; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1830-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Impressed "ADAMS"
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Printed in pink: a shield bearing "Columbus" leaning on an anchor over a banner with the initials: "W.A & S"
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: "5" in red
Type: Label
Location: Exterior wall
Inscription: Remnants of a blue bordered repairer's label
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Christopher Columbus
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
2.2 (H) x 10.1 (W) x 12.2 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.7 (H) x 25.6 (W) x 30.9 (L)