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Dinner Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-15547

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Border of alternating medallions, featuring different ships, and paneling with gothic designs. Central domestic scene featuring the ladies cabin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dinner
Plate, Dinner

Inscription

Printed and impressed on bottom: Printed: ""BOSTON MAILS/ EDWARDS/ SEVRES/ PORCELAINE OPAQUE/ EDWARDS/ *"" Impressed: ""IRONSTONE""

Additional Identification Number

NN

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2008.60.14

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