Pearlware Punch Bowl, 1790-1800

Summary

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

United Kingdom, England 

With Liberty & Justice For All
 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

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