Abraham Lincoln White House China, Oval Scalloped Bowl
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Creator Role
producer
Description
The oval scalloped bowl features the china pattern used during Abraham Lincoln's time in the White House. At the center of the bowl, and eagle among clouds is depicted. The image is surrounded by a solferino (purplish-red) and gold border that surrounds the base of the inner bowl. At the bowl's inner edge, a solferino-hued ribbon appears along with text. The bow's bottom includes series and maker information.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
8 1/2 inches (length)
Materials and Techniques Display
porcelain
Inscription
at inner rim: United States of America / Abraham Lincoln [facsimile signature] at bottom: WHITE HOUSE / COLLECTION / ABRAHAM LINCOLN / Sixteenth President of the United States / 1861-1865 / © WOODMERE ® / New Castle, Pa. / U.S.A.
Subjects
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Work Type
bowl (vessel)
Class
glassware & ceramics
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
5322
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.