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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1930

GUSN

GUSN-15996

Description

Small oval platter with molded scrolled handles and blue transfer-printed pattern. Border of sprays of flowers and "C" in cartouches on fish scale ground. Inner border of scrolls and shells. "Crawford Cooking- Ranges" printed in center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Advertisement
Cooking
Spray
Scroll
Fish scale
Shell
Platter

Inscription

"Especially Manufactured for / Charles R. Lynde / Importer of China and Glass / 424 Boylston St. / Boston, Mass. / AND / The Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Company" (printed)
"K" (impressed)
"$7.50" (handwritten)

People and Organizations

Charles R. Lynde
Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Co.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 x 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1973.135

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