Description:
English pearlware plate decorated with underglaze cobalt blue painted rim and black transfer-printed decoration of a variant of the American eagle taken from the Great Seal of the United States adopted by the Continental Congress in 1782, which was made for the American market. Transfer-printed creamwares and pearlwares of this design are commonly known as "Liverpool-type" ceramics. Jugs, plates, bowls, plaques, and mugs were often potted locally or produced in Staffordshire for the many transfer-printing establishments in Liverpool. Orders from Americans, especially ship captains, kept these printing businesses busy as they successfully used images designed to appeal to the sentiments, politics, and patriotism of Americans. The center well has an eagle with wings outstretched looking to the left and a shield in front ot its body, with its left talon holding an olive branch on the top left of the shield and the right talon holding a bunch of arrows below the shield; borders of flowers and scrolls on a stippled ground covering the remaining front surface; and a blue enameled rim edge. The same printed pattern is found on teacups and saucers ( HD 2006.26.3-.4 and HD 90.210.1-.2). This plate version of the Seal of the United States comes only in this form, but also appears on a Salopian base with polychrome decorations. Simple plates in this pattern are quite rare.
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