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Crown Ducal

Description

Pair of English Staffordshire plates by Crown Ducal issued for the George Washington Bicentenary.

Plate A: "Washington at Valley Forge." Plate A depicts Washington on one knee at his estate at Valley Forge with horses, trees, and other people in the background. Washington is depicted in his uniform with his hat on the ground. Edges of the plate are raised reliefs of florals and fruit in a golden brown color.

Plate B:"Washington at Trenton." Plate B depicts Washington astride a white horse at Trenton. Washington is holding his hat under his arm and a sword in his other hand. Edges of the plate are raised reliefs of florals and fruit in a golden brown color.

Reverse side of plates read: "George Washington Bicentenary Memorial Plates 1732-1932 First in War First in Peace First in the Hearts of His Countrymen, Crown Ducat England."

Keywords

tableware, artwork, decoration, commemorative

Original Medium

Porcelain

Item Size

Each plate: 26.5 cm diameter x 2.2 cm height

Origin

England

Date Information

1932

Artifact Number

M2013-039

Original Collection

Mike Mansfield Collections, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana

Holding Repository

University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

M2013-039 (4).jpeg (4147 kB)

Digital Publisher

University of Montana-- Missoula. Mansfield Library

Image Credit

Image credit: Micaela Connolly, University of Montana

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Keywords

tableware, artwork, decoration, commemorative

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