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Commemorative Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-191268

Description

Blue and white plate with floral border on rim and depiction of the John Hancock House with a horse-drawn carriage out front

Details

Descriptive Terms

commemoratives
porcelain
transfer printing
Commemorative
Plate, Commemorative
Plate, Commemorative

Inscription

"The John Hancock House, Boston / Built 1737- Demolished 1863" (stamped)
"WEDGWOOD" (impressed)
"SOLE IMPORTERS/ JAMES MCDUFFEE & STRATTON"

Maker

Wedgwood (Maker)

Dimensions

9 1/4 x 3/4 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2005.27

Places

England (United Kingdom) [country]

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