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Sugar Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-30925

Description

Dark blue with border of large flowers; squared, squat finial; scrolled, pointed handle; scene of George Washington in uniform beside a horse and groom at Mt. Vernon.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sugar bowls
earthenware
Earthenware
BOWL, SUGAR

Label

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.

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1926.420B

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