William Russell Birch
Sugar Bowl

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Afterafter William Russell Birch (American, born England, 1755–1834)American, born England, 1755–1834

CultureEnglish

Titles

Sugar Bowl

Datec. 1825–1835

Made inEngland

MediumLead-glazed earthenware with transfer print

Dimensions5 3/4 × 5 3/4 × 7 in. (14.6 × 14.6 × 17.8 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.63.116.A,.B

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Glazed Porch

On view

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Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionAfter the end of the War of 1812, English potters were eager to resume trade with the United States, producing wares that celebrated American heroes and victories. In the 1820s, pottery printed in blue with a range of American scenic and architectural views, as well as historical events and images of political and military figures became popular. Most of the images were copied from contemporary prints. A century later, American collectors, like Bayou Bend’s Miss Ima Hogg, eagerly sought the same pottery. This sugar bowl depicts George Washington’s residence, Mount Vernon.
Provenance[Margo Authentic Antiques, St. Louis]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, October 16, 1963; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Printed on bottom: MOUNT VERNON / the seat of the late / GENL WASHINGTON [in a cartouche]

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