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Saucer
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
1958.2117
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2117
Object Name
Saucer
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: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Impressed on the underside is a small florette.
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: Overstruck red number over the glaze (old HF du Pont no.) "Bo 97"
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: Black grease pencil number over the glaze "151"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- Mount Vernon
- Political figure
- President
- Government
- American themed ceramics
- American market (English manufacture)
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Printed
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
1.26 (H) x 5.669 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.2 (H) x 14.4 (Diam)