Poetry
The expansion of the middle class during the Victorian period (1830s–1901) gave many British families greater access to disposable income and purchasing power. Majolica captured the imagination of middle-class families; it was a whimsical, colorful, and relatively inexpensive home adornment. Though decorative, many majolica wares were also useful, and their form or subject matter often hinted at their intended purpose. By choosing these objects, an individual could show they were aware of the latest fashions, yet had the sophisticated taste to choose the right majolica objects. The power of popular trends continues today, influencing our personal tastes, our ability to show off, and our choice to either stand out or fit in.
This pedestal demonstrates the extent to which majolica was an international phenomenon in the late nineteenth century. Created in the New York City factory of James Carr, an immigrant from England, this object uses the majolica medium, first developed in Britain, and applies it to an iconic American subject, George Washington. The imagery on this object mimics that of the Revolutionary War-inspired painting Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze, himself a German immigrant to the United States. As such, this object raises timely questions about immigration and American identity, and serves as an example of the power of cultural hybridity.
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