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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1750-1785

GUSN

GUSN-16201

Description

Scalloped edge with scrolled, honeycomb and basketweave border in relief; mottled blue "tortoise shell" glaze with green, brown and yellow splotches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
tin (metal)
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Wheildon
PLATE

Inscription

Adhesive tape on bottom: ""Tortoiseshell...[illeg.]...1759/1795""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Eva R. Greeley

Accession Number

1939.379

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