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Platter

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-15970

Description

Large oval Ironstone platter with deep well and indentations for juice drainage.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
ironstone (pottery)
earthenware
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Inscription

"WARRANTED SUPERIOR / IRONSTONE CHINA / MERCER POTTERY CO." [around 2 shields] (printed)

Maker

Mercer Pottery Co. (Maker)

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 15 x 22 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Horace Morison

Accession Number

1938.1369

Places

Brookline (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)
Trenton (Mercer county, New Jersey)

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