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Made by: Ridgway Factory (founded 1794; active until about 1965)
Copied after: Abel Bowen (American, 1790–1850)
Copied after: Abel Bowen (American, 1790–1850)
English (Staffordshire)
about 1825
Medium/Technique
Glazed earthenware, transfer-printed decoration
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 3.2 × 24.7 cm (1 1/4 × 9 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George Washington Wales
Accession Number03.334
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionBlue and white pearlware; "Octagon Church Church Boston;" border of flowers and leaves.
Marks
J. and W. Ridgway (in underglaze blue).
InscriptionsTransfer-printed on underside within a reserve with scrolled ends: "Beauties of America. Octagon Church, Boston." and below, "I & W Ridgway". Also "M.P./233"