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queen's ware commemorative plate of Wesley preaching to Indians

Queen's ware plate with red transfer prints. In the centre is a picture of John Wesley preaching under a tree to American Indians in the manner of the painting of Charles Wesley preaching to American Indians in Georgia in 1736 by Robert Ranald McIan ARSA (1803-1856) and an engraving by Bromley (1769-1842) (sic - see notes) The outer edge is decorated with pictures encircled with cotton, peaches, Cherokee roses and boughs of long leaf pine. Starting at the top and clockwise. A sail and a paddle boat. Inscription "The Savannah - the first steam ship to cross the Atlantic." A ruined castle - Inscription "Fort Frederica Fortification against the Spanish invasion. A House, Inscription "Liberty Hall - Home of Alexander M Stephens. The seal of Georgia with the state motto Wisdom, Justice and Moderation. 3 columns with an arch above and a soldier between the centre and the right column with sword held in salute. Inscription from the state creed entwined above the arch Non Sibi Sed Alis (not for self but others). Inscription on the arch "Constitution" below "1799". A building Inscription "Bethseda First Orphanage in America. A house Inscription "Home of Crawford W.Long discoverer of ether anaesthesia.

Category: plate

Production Date: 1950-

Material Part: white earthenware

Produced by: Wedgewood

Inscription:

transfer print - on back

John Wesley teaching the Indians. Made in England for the Transylvania club of Sandersville, Georgia

Measurements:

diameter
height 265mm
diameter
width 265mm

Object Number: 2008-216

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