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Salad plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1836-1850

GUSN

GUSN-15952

Description

Earthenware plate with mulberry-colored transfer-print pattern "Fishing" depicting women in long dresses lounging and fishing on the steps of a mausoleum and two men fishing from a boat. On the far shore is a large building. In the foreground, a pile of fish. Border pattern of flowers and scrolls on various patterned grounds.

Details

Descriptive Terms

salad plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
fishing
floral patterns
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Salad
Fishing
Spray
Medallion
Fish
Men
Rowboat
Women
Plate, Salad

Inscription

"[sphinx figure] / P.REGOUT & Co / MAASTRICHT [in box] / FISHING" (printed)
"F / 8 / L" (impressed)

Pattern

Fishing

Maker

P. Regout & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Maastricht, Netherlands

Dimensions

3/4 (H), 8 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1980.338.2

Places

Maastricht (Limburg, Netherlands)

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