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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-254781

Description

Ovoid form with bracket scroll and scalloped edge. Broad rim with enamel decoration of a blue border band with some yellow, blue, and geen. Central well contains polychrome image of twin doves with oval above, possibly as wedding band.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
tin glaze
earthenware
Platter

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

134.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Continental

Dimensions

1 1/4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.339

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