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dated 1762
Medium/Technique
Lead-glazed earthenware (creamware)
Dimensions
Height: 11.4; Max. diameter: 18.4; Diameter at base: 6.7 cm (4 1/2; 7 1/4; 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Lloyd and Vivian Hawes Collection
Accession Number2000.704a-b
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionPolychrome floral vine surrounding inscription "Miss Iemh Lupton of Allfraton in Darbysh, manufactured May 1, 1762."
Inscriptions"Miss Iemh Lupton of Allfraton in Darbysh, manufactured May 1, 1762."
Provenance1762, probably Jemima Lupton (b. 1743 - d. 1837), Alfreton, Derbyshire [see note]. Lloyd Hawes (b. 1912 - d. 1988) and Vivian J. Hawes (b. 1923 - d. 1999), Wellesley, MA; 2000, bequest of Vivian Hawes to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 21, 2000)
NOTE: Inscribed "Miss Iem[ima]h Lupton of Allfraton [sic] in Darbysh[ire], manufactured May 1, 1762."
NOTE: Inscribed "Miss Iem[ima]h Lupton of Allfraton [sic] in Darbysh[ire], manufactured May 1, 1762."