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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1829-1859

GUSN

GUSN-4883

Description

Molded polygonal form with flaring sides and shallow cup ring; body decorated with mulberry transfer print of Washington funerary vase in landscape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
ironstone (pottery)
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
tin (metal)
funerals
vases
Ironstone
Tin Glazed
Vase
Funeral
Transfer Printed
SAUCER

Inscription

Impressed and printed marks on various pieces: Podmore, Walker & Co.

Associated Person

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall, England; England

Dimensions

6.125 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.862.14

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