Artist/Maker
James and Ralph Clews
(active 1813-1834)
Plate: bust of Lafayette
ca. 1824
Place madeEngland, Europe
Earthenware
Overall: 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. ( 2.2 x 25.1 cm )
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection
1961.132
DescriptionMolded pearlware tea plate with slightly scalloped edges and molded decoration on the brim; the central view is a bust of Lafayette with an inscription around it.Markingsimpressed: on back: medallion with crown at center and 'CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE" inscribed
inscribed: around central image: "WELCOME LAFAYETTE THE NATIONS GUEST, AND OUR COUNTRY'S GLORY"
typed: affixed to back: paper label: "Mr & Mrs/Merritt"
ClassificationsCERAMICS
