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Dessert Plate

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-16063

Description

One of a set of twelve. Pearlware dessert plate. Pink lustre floral and foliate design with superimposed hand painted flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dessert plates
pearlware
glazing (coating)
luster (optical property)
hand-painted
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dessert
Plate, Dessert

Inscription

Painted: ""535 8""

Additional Identification Number

1939.4h

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7/8 (H), 6 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dr. & Mrs. Albert Nute Jr.

Accession Number

1939.4.8

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