Depicted Napoleon I, Emperor of the French French, 1769 – 1821

Pitcher: Bonny in His New Clothes

1814-1820

Place madeEngland, Europe

Earthenware

Overall: 6 5/8 x 7 x 5 1/2 in. ( 16.8 x 17.8 x 14 cm )

Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron

1951.136

This pitcher illustrates Napoleon and Josephine in their finery.

Markingsinscribed: on side # 1: "BONNY in his NEW CLOTHES", Four admirers say "Health to your puifsant, high imperial mightnefses [sic] from your humble slaves and subjects" "Heavens!! Whta magnificence" Extravagance I say, when his subjects want clothes" " True me almost know'd" underneath print is written "Olive (?) desig" inscribed: on side # 2:"For George, Ive quieten'd him. He's made a stir 'ith world long enough; now's my turn. I'll stir when my fire lights." marked: underneath print: "Olive (?) desig" printed collector's label: under spout: "20"

ClassificationsCERAMICS

DescriptionMolded pearlware pitcher transfer-printed in brown with overglaze orange, pink, yellow, and green enamels; vignette of seated man in crown and female with four male figures and inscriptions; opposite shows standing male in large feathered hat, uniform and seated man; printed and painted stylized foliate border.

Object NamePitcher: Bonny in His New Clothes