Artist/Maker
James and Ralph Clews
(active 1813-1834)
Rectangular serving dish
1824–1836
Place madeEngland, Europe
Earthenware
Overall: 7 in. × 1 7/8 in. × 9 3/8 in. (17.8 × 4.8 × 23.8 cm)
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
1927.57
DescriptionDark blue octagonal/ rectangular pearlware serving dish with central image depicting the landing of General Lafayette at Castle Garden in August of 1824; the border decoration is composed of large and small flowers.Markingsimpressed: on back: medallion with crown at center reading "CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE"
ClassificationsCERAMICS
James and Ralph Clews
ca. 1824-1834
INV.14422
