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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-15737

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter. Outer rope molded border with a floral transfer print. Inner pierced wedge and dot border. Central landscape scene featuring men fishing, a cottage, and a cathedral in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Inscription

"Mrs. Lovell Hodge/ Catherine Parry" (Applied)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 182 x 7 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Virginia L. Hodge and Katharine D. Parry

Accession Number

1942.1278B

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