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Commemorative dinner plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1845-1855

GUSN

GUSN-39213

Description

White earthenware plate with blue transfer-printed bust of nineteenth century Congressman and secretary of state Henry Clay of Kentucky.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
commemoratives
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Star
Plate, Decorative

Associated Person

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

People and Organizations

James T'ams

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/8 (H), 10 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mr. Grenville Norcross

Accession Number

1937.778

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