Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate: Souvenir, Washington's Bicentennial
Object Number:
1948.36
Date:
1932
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 10 3/8 in. ( 1.9 x 26.4 cm )
Marks:
printed: in blue below cartouche: "EXITUS ALTA PROBAT" , "George Washington"
printed: in blue on back: "Spode's contribution to the/ George Washington Bicentennial 1932/produced in alimited edition of 2500/ each piece numbered/ No. 741"; "COPELAND/SPODE/
Description:
Molded blue transfer printed plate with slightly scalloped edges; border pattern composed of stylized butterflies, scrolls, bands, and geometric shapes; at the center is a cartouche with a profile of George Washington wearing a laurel wreath; around the cartouche are scrolls, flowers, and a crown, and a bird.
Credit Line:
Gift of Major Lester D. Gardener
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.