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Dish

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-15873

Description

Blue transfer-printed earthenware dish. Exterior floral border with alternating landscape medallions. Interior border of alternating medallions depicting landscapes and floral sprays. Centralized landscape scene. Gold gild accents around the rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dishes (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Dish, Serving

Inscription

"ORIENTAL/ W.R./ ENGLAND"

Maker

William Ridgway, Son & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

6 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of Eliza H. Faunce

Accession Number

1985.736.13

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