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Dinner Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1834-1850

GUSN

GUSN-15548

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware dinner plate with a scalloped edge. Overall floral motif with a central arabesque design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Printed on bottom: ""W.R. & Co/ FLOSCULOUS"" (?)

Maker

William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Shelton and Hanley, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

10 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. David Floyd

Accession Number

1918.1028

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