Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1957.14h
Date:
1932
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm )
Marks:
transfer printed: on obverse, below central image: "Mount Vernon"
transfer printed: on reverse: "George Washington / Bicentenary / Memorial / Plates / 1732-1932 / First in War / First in Peace / First in the Hearts of His Countrymen" and "Crown Ducal / E
Description:
Roughly square earthenware plate with slightly serpentine sides and scalloped corners; center with green transfer-printed image of Mount Vernon with expansive lawn in foreground; flower and scroll pattern on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.