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Dish
DER. FRIHIDE. GLUG. 1776. / WASHINGTON.
Absalom Bixler, David Bixler
1776 (1850-1880)
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Absalom Bixler (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Lancaster; Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1967.1660
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1660
Object Name
Dish
Title
DER. FRIHIDE. GLUG. 1776. / WASHINGTON.
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Absalom Bixler (Possible maker); David Bixler (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Lancaster; Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1776 (1850-1880)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Rim
Inscription: Stamped with typeface into wet clay around rim "DER. FRIHIDE. GLUG. 1776. / WASHINGTON."
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- Political figure
- Liberty Bell
- American themed ceramics
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Stamped (impressed)
- Slip decorated
- Trailed
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
1.575 (H) x 14.173 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4 (H) x 36 (Diam)