Hollanders volgt Noord-Amerika tot uw eigen nut en welzijn na

anonymous, 1780 - 1799

Plate with the inscription 'Hollanders follow North America for your own benefit and welfare', 1780-1800. The War of Independence of the British colonies in North America (1773-1776) was a source of inspiration for the Dutch Patriots. Especially impressive were the colonial militias of armed citizens.

  • Artwork typeplate (dishes)
  • Object numberNG-1994-4
  • Dimensionsheight 2.3 cm x diameter 16 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbord van aardewerk, tinglazuur; faience in blauw beschilderd in de glazuur

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Hollanders volgt Noord-Amerika tot uw eigen nut en welzijn na

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-1994-4

  • Description

    Rond bord met blauwe rand waarin in wit een eenvoudig guirlande-motief. Centraal is in blauw het opschrift geschilderd. Witte keerzijde met 2 bevestigingspunten in staande rand.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    inscription: ‘hollanders volgt / noord amerika / tot ù eige nùt / en welzijn na’

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    1780 - 1799

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    bord van aardewerk, tinglazuur; faience in blauw beschilderd in de glazuur

  • Dimensions

    height 2.3 cm x diameter 16 cm

This work is about

  • Place

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of L.A. Vermeulen-Neumann, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1994-06-22

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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