Commemorative
Object number91.21.1
Date1790
MediumPorcelain; Silver
Credit LineGIft of Thomas Mellon Estate
DescriptionBlue and white porcelain platter. Ovoid with angular corners, underglaze blue hand-painted decoration, one-inch border, blue with trellis pattern and scalloped bottom edge. Centered in the well is a landscape with river, bridge, and pagodas. Silver plated rectangular plaque with inscription attached to the rim.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 12.125 × 15.25 × 1.75 in. (30.8 × 38.7 × 4.4 cm)InscriptionsPlate attached to rim on front side: This Platter Belonged to /George Washington/ and was used by him at Mt. Vernon
Reverse side: Mr & Mrs. Clafflin 63 Mt. Vernon
Historical NotesChinese export porcelain platter. According to the inscribed plate on the platter, this piece was used by George Washington at Mount Vernon.
Previous owner
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
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c. 1800
c. 1800
c. 1890
Shenango China Company
Industrial Ceramics Department of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation