Vintage "The Washington Plate" Red Staffordshire Plate by Jon Roth

Presented is a red-glazed transferware plate, originally imported by Jon Roth for sale at the Historic Mount Vernon estate. Made in Staffordshire, England, this specific pattern celebrates our first President and First Lady, George and Martha Washington, as well as the iconic architecture of our nation’s capital. At center is a beautifully detailed drawing of the “United States Capitol.” Around the rim are vignette portraits of “George Washington” and “Martha Washington,” followed by vignette illustrations of “The White House,” “Washington Monument Through the Cherry Blossoms,” “Washington’s Mansion Mount Vernon, VA,” “Lincoln Memorial and Cherry Blossoms,” and “United States Supreme Court.” The rim of the plate is further decorated with a beaded flower and leaf border. 

British Staffordshire potteries such as Wedgwood and Johnson Brothers capitalized upon the surge of popularity of American history after the Centennial of 1876 and again during the interwar period. The plate designs celebrated early American history with idyllic and patriotic 19th-century themes. Scenes were modeled closely after iconic engravings by 19th century publishers, such as Currier and Ives, and subjects were chosen for how they reinforced Americans’ sense of national identity and pride.

CONDITION:

Very good condition. Red-glazed transferware plate. The front is very clean, with color still vibrant. The back has a few scattered stains. The back is stamped with the pattern title “The Washington Plate” in scrolling banner, along with the import details, “Imported from England, Exclusively for Historic Mount Vernon, The Home of George Washington” and the “Old English Staffordshire Jon Roth England” logo.

Dimensions: 3/4" H x 10 5/16" W x 10 5/16" D.

Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.