Plate 1821 - 1834

This transfer-printed earthenware plate, created by James and Ralph Clews between 1821 and 1834, depicts the landing of General Lafayette at Castle Garden in New York City on August 16, 1824. The scene, surrounded by a floral border, shows Lafayette arriving by ship and being greeted by a large crowd, highlighting a significant event in American history. The plate is a testament to the Clews family's contribution to the production of commemorative and decorative ceramics in the 19th century.