Pearlware Punch Bowl, 1790-1800
Add to SetSummary
In 1787, colonial representatives met in Philadelphia. After much debate and compromise, they drafted a constitution uniting Americans under a strong government and placing ultimate power in the hands of the people. Americans celebrated this founding document as the embodiment of freedom and independence. This punch bowl, made in England for the American market, commemorated the "glorious constitution."
In 1787, colonial representatives met in Philadelphia. After much debate and compromise, they drafted a constitution uniting Americans under a strong government and placing ultimate power in the hands of the people. Americans celebrated this founding document as the embodiment of freedom and independence. This punch bowl, made in England for the American market, commemorated the "glorious constitution."
Artifact
Punch bowl
Date Made
1790-1800
Place of Creation

On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
00.4.5166
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Ceramic glaze
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Diameter: 9.25 in
Inscriptions
Text: MAY ALL ATTEMPTS TO DESTROY OUR GLORIOUS CONSTITUTION BE FRUSTRATED