Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Plate, Decorative |
Catalog Number |
1939.663.6 |
Maker |
Wedgwood |
Date |
ca. 1900 |
Material(s) |
Ceramic |
Dimensions |
H-0.75 Dia-9.5 inches |
Description |
This white ceramic plate has red transfer image of Stratford Hall in the center top. Around this is molded floral decoration. On the bottom is a transfer stamp of a signature: RE Lee then "STRATFORD HALL / WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA / BIRTHPLACE OF / R.E. LEE. / WEDGWOOD / ETRURIA ENGLAND" and "SOLE IMPORTER / JONES McDUFFEE & STRATTON CO. / BOSTON" with a lion logo. |
Notes |
Jones, McDuffee and Stratton Co. formed from another company in 1871 and used that name until 1960. Wedgwood started producing historical American china - scenes, events, personalities, buildings, monuments, educational institutions, civic and national landmarks, and ships for which they are well known about 1900. Some designed were exclusively for Jones, McDuffee and Stratton Co. |
Collection |
Mrs. John Woodbury Collection |
People |
Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870 |
Subjects |
Ceramics Table settings & decorations |
Search Terms |
Virginia Stratford Hall (Va.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |