Collection of Winterthur Museum

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Source Description:

Title:      George Washington Esqr. President of the United States of America

Artist:  Savage, Edward

Engraver / Plate Maker: Savage, Edward

Print Date: 1791-92

The portrait of George Washington is based on a stipple engraving by Edward Savage. In late 1789 to early 1790 Washington sat on a number of occasions for a portrait to be painted in oil on...

Additional Image:

The exterior of the footed punch bowl printed in a Chinoiserie type floral design. 

 

Shape Type: Miscellaneous

Pattern Type: Portraits

Date: c. 1795-1810

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 11.20 in (28.448 cm)
  • Height: 4.40 in (11.176 cm)

Maker: Unknown

Description:

A footed earthenware punch bowl printed in blue.  The interior is printed with a portrait of Washington and the inscription beneath the medallion GEORGE WASHINGTON ESQR./ President framed with a wide Chinoiserie border. 


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