Name/Title
Commemorative PlateEntry/Object ID
1938.3.2Description
Large plate printed in the center well with a scene of several tall-masted ships at battle. The back is printed with a wreath formed up a vine, rope, chains, cannons, anchors, and cannon balls. Inside the wreath is the inscription, "THE BON HOMME RICHARD AND THE SERAPIS", followed by a long description of the event.Context
Made to commemorate a naval battle during the American Revolutionary WarAcquisition
Accession
1938.3Source or Donor
American Legion Auxiliary, Vermont DepartmentMade/Created
Manufacturer
Shenango Pottery CompanyTime Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
New CastleState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Plate, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
7/8 inDiameter
10-3/4 inRelationships
Related Events
Event
American Revolutionary War