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Blue transfer-printed earthenware sugar bowl. Floral pattern surrounds scenes of Mount Vernon. Rectangular Cover with a rectangular pointed finial. Dual foliate molded handles.
sugar bowls
earthenware
transfer printing
Bowl, Serving
Bowl, Sugar
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Horse
Architecture
Bowl, Sugar
One of many views related to the early United States and its history that appear in the online exhibit "Patriotic America."A view of Mount Vernon, home to George Washington for more than 45 years. First known as Little Hunting Creek Plantation, the estate was originally granted to Washington's great grandfather John Washington in 1674. It eventually passed to Washington's older half-brother, Lawrence, who renamed the property Mount Vernon after his commanding officer, Admiral Edward Vernon of the British navy. George Washington inherited the property upon the death of his brother Lawrence's widow in 1761.
"MOUNT VERNON/ the seat of the late/ GENERAL WASHINGTON." (handwritten)
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Subject Mount Vernon,
Mount Vernon
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Unknown
Staffordshire, England
6 x 4 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Margaret R. Kimberly
1926.420AB
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