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Bowl (Slop bowl)
MOUNT VERNON/ the seat of the late/ GEN\L WASHINGTON
1804-1830
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.1893
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1958.1893
Object Name
Bowl (Slop bowl)
Title
MOUNT VERNON/ the seat of the late/ GEN\L WASHINGTON
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1804-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Transfer-printed in blue under the glaze, "MOUNT VERNON/ the seat of the late/ GEN/L WASHINGTON" within a scrolled cartouche.
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Old HF du Pont number painted in red over the glaze and overstruck "Bo 105."
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Grease pencil number over the glaze "154."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Mount Vernon
- George Washington
- Political figure
- President
- Government
- American themed ceramics
- American market (English manufacture)
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Printed
- Thrown
Dimensions (inches)
3.268 (H) x 6.417 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.3 (H) x 16.3 (Diam)