- DeptFurniture/Decorative Arts
- SizeHeight 22 in. Width 17 in. Depth 12 in.
- Ref #213
- Lot #191
John Rogers Painted Plaster Figural Group of John Alden and Priscilla, “Why Don’t Your Speak for Yourself John”
John Alden Sr. (c. 1598–1687) was a crew member on the historic 1620 voyage of the Pilgrim ship Mayflower. Rather than return to England with the ship, he stayed and became a blacksmith at what became Plymouth Colony. He was hired in Scotland, as the ship’s cooper, responsible for maintaining the ship’s barrels
Height 22 in. Width 17 in. Depth 12 in.
This item is included in the upcoming December 7, 2019 auction.
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