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Cup Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-15861

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware cup plate. Floral and butterfly border surrounds a central landscape scene featuring pagodas and a bridge. Gold gilding accents the rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cup plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
overglazing
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Cup
Plate, Cup

Inscription

"RICHARD BRIGGS CO/ 116 BOYLSTON ST/ BOSTON" (Printed on the back)
"SPODE/ COPELAND/ ENGLAND/ MANUFACTURERS/ STOKE ON TRENT" (Printed on the back)

People and Organizations

Richard Briggs Co.

Maker

W. T. Copeland & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Stoke-on-Trent, England

Dimensions

5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Susan Norton

Accession Number

1990.164.3

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