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On Display: House - Nemours Room
Chamber pot
Landing of Gen. La Fayette at Castle Garden New York 16 August 1824 [#01]
Ralph and James Clews factory, Samuel Maverick
16 August 1824 (1824-1834)
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ralph and James Clews factory (Maker)
Place of Origin
Cobridge; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1968.0068 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1968.0068 A, B
Object Name
Chamber pot
Title
Landing of Gen. La Fayette at Castle Garden New York 16 August 1824 [#01]
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Ralph and James Clews factory (Maker); Samuel Maverick (Design inspiration)
Place of Origin
Cobridge; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
16 August 1824 (1824-1834)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Impressed on the bottom with a crown within a double circle surrounded by the words "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE."
Type: Inscription
Location: Lid
Inscription: Underglaze blue printed "LANDING OF GEN. LA FAYETTE/ At Castle Garden New York/ 16 August 1824"
Type: Inscription
Location: Body
Inscription: Underglaze blue printed "LANDING OF GEN. LA FAYETTE/ At Castle Garden / NEW YORK/ 16 August 1824"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Lafayette
- Military
- American themed ceramics
- American market (English manufacture)
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
8.268 (H) x 11.22 (W) x 9.646 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21 (H) x 28.5 (W) x 24.5 (Diam)