Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cups and saucers (3)
Object name
Cups and saucers (3)
Date
1820-1840
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Each (cups): 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (9.5 x 6.7 cm)
Each (saucers): 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (14.6 x 3.2 cm)
Description
Glazed earthenware cups and saucers decorated with blue and white transfer printed image of George Washington next to a horse in front of Mt. Vernon surrounded by a floral border.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number
1961.222a-f
Marks
printed: on back of the saucer:"MOUNT VERNON/The Seat of the Late /GEN. WASHINGTON'
Provenance
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
