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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-3524

Description

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design depicts the landing of Lafayette at Castle Garden, New York, which is bordered with a floral motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Patriotism
Flower
Ship
Flag
Cannon
Plate, Food

Inscription

Impressed on bottom: CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE

Associated Person

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Associated Building

Used At Castle Garden (New York, N.Y.),

Maker

Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cobridge, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

10 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington

Accession Number

1943.281

Places

New York state (United States)

Related Items

Title Dinner plate Accession Number 1926.366
Title Platter Accession Number 1943.295

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