Enoch Wood & Sons
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Maker Enoch Wood & SonsBritish, 1818–1846

Afterafter Hugh ReinagleAmerican, 1790–1834

CultureEnglish

Titles

Plate
the "Commodore MacDonnough's Victory" pattern

Datec. 1825–1835

Made inBurslem, England

Place depictedNew York, United States

MediumLead-glazed earthenware with transfer print

Dimensions7/8 × 7 5/8 in. diameter (2.2 × 19.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Jas A. Gundry

Object numberB.2013.14

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionThe image on the center of this plate is after the engraving MacDonough’s victory on Lake Champlain, and defeat of the British Army at Plattsburg by Genl. Macomb, Septr. 11th. 1814 by Benjamin Tanner (1775–1848). It celebrates Captain Thomas Macdonough’s victory over the British on Lake Champlain.
ProvenanceJas A. Gundry, Houston; given to MFAH, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Printed on front at lower part of image: COMMODORE MACDONNOUGH / VICTORY

Marked on bottom: E. WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRANTED / SEMI-CHINA [in outer circle around inner circle enclosing eagle] / 34

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