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Dinner Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840

GUSN

GUSN-175057

Description

Earthenware plate with brown transfer-printed "Milanese Scenery" pattern depicting three figures amongst ruins with Gothic cathedral in background. Outer border pattern of foliate scrolls on dot background. Inner border floral sprays and lacy floral and bead swags.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
landscapes (representations)
Gothic Revival
Gothic (Medieval)
Plate, Dinner

Inscription

"Milanese / Scenery" [in scroll cartouche] (printed)

Pattern

Milanese Scenery

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/8 (H), 10 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.609

Date

1840 (circa)

Places

County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]

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