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Small earthenware bowl with black transfer-printed pattern commemorating Major General William Henry Harrison, the "log cabin and hard cider" candidate" and the ninth United States president. Interior border of medallions framing urns and a depiction of Harrison on diaper ground. On interior basin and exterior, scene of log cabin flying United States flag with a barrel in front marked "Hard Cider." Two men with hunting pelts and dog approach cabin.
bowls (vessels)
slop bowls
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Container, Food Waste
Bowl, Waste
Medallion
Urn
Wreath
Log Cabin
American Flag
Barrel
Men
Dog
Mountain
Hunting
Frontier
Bowl, Waste
"MFA [printed] / Miss H.R. / White / 3" (handwritten)
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
William Adams & Sons (Maker)
Tunstall / Stoke, England, Staffordshire
3 (H), 5 3/4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Harriet R. White
1916.325
1840 (After)
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