Haviland & Co.
Soup Bowl

MakerFrench, established 1853
CultureAmerican; French
Titles
  • Soup Bowl
Datec. 1873–1884
Made inLimoges, France
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions9 5/8 in. diameter (24.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. Ernest Alexander
Object numberB.68.5
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Ceramics Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionIn 1861, Mary Todd Lincoln ordered an extensive new porcelain dinnerware service for the White House from the French firm of Haviland and Company, placing the order through the New York firm of Haughwout and Company. Sometimes called the Solefino service for its rich purple-red color, it remained in use after the end of the Lincoln presidency and subsequent orders were made during the Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Chester Arthur administrations. This soup bowl is from one of the later orders.
Provenance[Avis and Rockwell Gardinir, Stamford, Connecticut]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, May 28, 1968; given to MFAH, 1968.

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