1820 Historical Staffordshire blue plate showing the 15 states

Updated September 5 at 9:35am: This item has been sold.

This c. 1820s historical Staffordshire blue dinner plate is in the “States” pattern, also called "America and Independence," by Clews.

It includes these 15 states (with the date admitted): Delaware (December 7, 1787), Pennsylvania (December 12, 1787), New Jersey (December 18, 1787), Georgia (January 2, 1788), Connecticut (January 9, 1788), Massachusetts (February 6, 1788), Maryland (April 28, 1788), South Carolina (May 23, 1788), New Hampshire (June 21, 1788), Virginia (June 25, 1788), New York (July 26, 1788), North Carolina (November 21, 1789), Rhode Island (May 29, 1790), Vermont (March 4, 1791), and Kentucky (June 1, 1792).

Depicts personified blind Justice, personified Liberty, a bust of George Washington, and floral motifs.

I've not been able to figure out the answer to the obvious question: Why does it only show 15 states even though there were 22 by January 1, 1820.

— Lee Wright | Founder

Note: Has a small, circular imperfection below the Virginia banner. (See the close up photo.)

Size: 10.25"

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