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Plate (Dinner plate)
1800-1840
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1966.1061
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.1061
Object Name
Plate (Dinner plate)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1800-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Impressed asterisk
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Label with penciled writing "2-6-8/ 6"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- American eagle
- Great Seal of US
- American themed ceramics
- Archaeological evidence for similar (America)
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
0.9 (H) x 8 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.2 (H) x 20.3 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Magid, Barbara H. 2006 "Commemorative Wares in George Washington's Hometown". Ceramics in America. 2-39.
• Generally similar plate with eagle and green border excavated at McKnight's Tavern (which had a spread eagle tavern sign), Alexandria, VA: p. 17, fig. 24, pearlware, c. 1815-30.