5.13.2022 China from China: Porcelain and Stories from Early American Trade

New exhibition, China from China: Porcelain and Stories of Early American Trade explores the dawn of economic trade and commerce between America and China. In 1784, the Empress of China was the first merchant vessel post the American War for Independence to sail from New York to Canton. Bringing back porcelain, silks and tea, a new passage and a new age was opened for international trade and cultural sharing.  

China from China includes some of the earliest examples of mutually beneficial trade between the US and China, including pieces from George and Martha Washington's personal porcelain China collection. 

The selection of porcelain, paintings and objects on exhibit are from the Dietrich American Foundation. Additional content and objects are from the Middlesex Historical Society and Wesleyan University, in Middletown, Connecticut. 

This special exhibition is on display from May 7 to October 1, 2022 at the Chinese American Museum DC. 

Regular Museum Hour
Thursdays - 10am - 4pm
Fridays - 10am - 4pm
Saturdays - 10am - 4pm

To learn more about the museum visit Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC.