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On Display: House - Franklin Parlor
Plate
SILKS AND SATINS SCARLET AND VELVETS PUT OUT THE KITCHEN FIRE/ FRANKLIN'S PROVERBS
1810-1840
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1966.1244
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.1244
Object Name
Plate
Title
SILKS AND SATINS SCARLET AND VELVETS PUT OUT THE KITCHEN FIRE/ FRANKLIN'S PROVERBS
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1810-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Around well scene
Inscription: Printed: "SILKS AND SATINS SCARLET AND VELVETS PUT OUT THE KITCHEN FIRE/ FRANKLIN'S PROVERBS"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Benjamin Franklin
- American themed ceramics
- Franklin's Maxims
- Poor Richard
- Franklin's Proverbs
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
0.62 (H) x 5.5 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.575 (H) x 13.97 (Diam)