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Cake plate

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1880

GUSN

GUSN-16029

Description

Earthenware plate with gilt edge, gilt interior line, and black transfer-printed scene of rural landscape with Gothic-style chapel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dessert plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
gilding
Dish, Serving
Plate, Serving
Plate, Cake
Chapel
Tree
Woman
Plate, Cake

Inscription

"772 / J.B. MORRIS JR" (handwritten)

Additional Identification Number

1940.1418H
1940.418H

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 (H), 8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1940.418.4

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