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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
1958.2124
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2124
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: An underglaze blue transfer-printed cartouche on the underside features the title of the scene: "MOUNT VERNON/ the seat of the late/ GEN/L WASHINGTON."
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: An incised, four-petal flowerette.
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Underglaze blue "8."
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
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
1.22 (H) x 5.512 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.1 (H) x 14 (Diam)