Plate

James and Ralph Clews

ca. 1824–34 · Earthenware, transfer-printed · The American Wing

This blue and white transfer-printed earthenware plate made by the Staffordshire firm of James & Ralph Clews features a view of the triumphal landing of General Lafayette (1757–1834) in New York Harbor on August 16, 1824 where he was met by the American naval ship “Chancellor Livingston" and escorted to Castle Garden for a huge celebration by thousands of patriotic well-wishers.

Artist

James and Ralph Clews

Date

ca. 1824–34

Medium

Earthenware, transfer-printed

Culture

British (American market)

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Bequest of Mary Mandeville Johnston, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. S. Johnston, 1914