Ewer
ca. 1843-1855 (made)
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Ewer, porcelain with gilding and jewelling
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, with gilding and jewelling |
| Brief description | Ewer, made by the Royal Porcelain Factory, Berlin, ca. 1843-1855 |
| Physical description | Ewer, porcelain with gilding and jewelling |
| Gallery label | 'American and European Art and Design 1800-1900'
This ewer comes from a collection of Berlin porcelain presented by Prince Albert as examples of the best of Prussian production in 1858 when Princess Victoria was betrothed to Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia. It was probably made to celebrate King William Frederick III of Prussia's revival, in 1843, of the Order of the Swan. The oldest Prussian order, it was then almost defunct, although never formally dissolved. Connected with several religious societies, it had various titles, including, in the 1400s, the Society of the Madonna of the Swan.(1987-2006) |
| Credit line | Given by Prince Albert |
| Object history | This ewer comes from a collection of Berlin porcelain presented by Prince Albert as examples of the best of Prussian production in 1858 when Princess Victoria was betrothed to Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia. It was probably made to celebrate King William Frederick III of Prussia's revival, in 1843, of the Order of the Swan. Historical significance: Presented by Prince Albert as part of a collection of examples of the best of Prussian production in 1858. |
| Historical context | The Order of the Swan was the oldest Prussian order. Connected with several religious societies, it had various titles, including, in the 1400s, the Society of the Madonna of the Swan. |
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| Accession number | 4739-1858 |
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| Record created | May 8, 2006 |
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