Chinese Export Porcelain in the Reeves Center Collection at Washington and Lee University

The comprehensive catalogue of one of the finest collections of Chinese Export porcelain in the United States. The Reeves Center at Washington and Lee University (Virginia) is famous for its depth in "American Market" wares—porcelain made specifically for the new United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Authored by the collection's director, Thomas Litzenburg, this volume features 281 color plates illustrating pieces made for the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, British, and American markets. Key Highlights: Patriotic Porcelain: Detailed entries on the "Order of the Cincinnati" services and pieces featuring the American eagle, which are highly prized by collectors. Provenance: Includes the personal china of George Washington and Robert E. Lee, providing a unique link between ceramic history and American presidential history. Social History: The text explores how these objects functioned as status symbols in the homes of early American merchants and statesmen. Quarto (25 x 29 cm). 288 pages. 281 color illustrations. Blue cloth with gilt lettering.…