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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-254861

Description

Blue transfer printed ovoid form. Scroll molded slightly convex rim band decorated with trees framing architectural scene with figures in foreground. Marked on back with eagle having shield body holding arrows and laurel in talons over banner inscribed "Highbury College, London"

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
Platter

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

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

Additional Identification Number

167.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

8 3/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.372

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