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Dark blue saucer with transfer-printed roses and leaves on the border surrounding a central scene of George Washington holding a scroll at a tomb.
saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Saucer
One of many views related to the early United States and its history that appear in the online exhibit "Patriotic America."The description on this plate speaks for itself, but legend has it that the source of the view is a drawing by Charles Buxton, and that in the back of the view is Bowling Green and the British leaving New York after defeat.
Impressed under paper label on bottom: [Enoch Wood & Sons]
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)
Burslem, England, Staffordshire
6 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley
1927.179
1820 (circa)
Title Dessert plate Accession Number 1926.389
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