Black and white image of a decorative plate. The plate has a scalloped edge with a repeating pattern of stars and leaves. The edge of the plate has 13 banners with the names of original states. The plate features two people, one on the left and one on the right. The person on the left is a woman wearing a dress and a head covering. The person on the right is a man wearing a feathered hat and a cloak. There are flowers and leaves around the people and a landscape scene in the center of the plate. The landscape scene depicts a large building and trees. There is a ribbon at the bottom of the plate with the words "Independence 1776". The plate has a decorative border around the edge. The plate appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain material. The overall design of the plate is intricate and ornate. The plate by James and Ralph Clews.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1815–ca. 1834
- Medium
- Earthenware, transfer-printed
- Culture
- British (American market)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 591 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
