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Beginning in the spring of 1757 George Washington placed orders to his English agents for “white stone” tableware, also known as English white sto...

Beginning in the spring of 1757 George Washington placed orders to his English agents for "white stone" tableware, also known as English white ston...

Beginning in the spring of 1757 George Washington placed orders to his English agents for "white stone" tableware, also known as English white ston...

George Washington had a deep affinity for stoneware and creamware and used it extensively in his home at Mount Vernon. Salt-glazed fragments excava...

Beginning in the spring of 1757 George Washington placed orders to his English agents for "white stone" tableware, also known as English white ston...

Beginning in the spring of 1757 George Washington placed orders to his English agents for "white stone" tableware, also known as English white ston...

In American Ship fine porcelains, the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, England and Mottahedeh commemorate six early U.S. vessels: the frigates ...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white "Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it cam...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white "Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it cam...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white "Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it cam...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white "Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it cam...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white "Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it cam...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white"Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it came...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white"Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it came...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white “Canton” ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it ca...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white “Canton” ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it ca...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white “Canton” ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it cam...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white "Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it cam...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white"Canton" ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it came...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white “Canton” ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it ca...

The most fashionable tables in early America were set with blue and white “Canton” ware, named for the great Chinese trading port from which it ca...

This versatile pattern with its delicate border was inspired by Chi'ng Dynasty (1644-1911) porcelain from China. Highlighted by bands of 22k gold, ...