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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1930

GUSN

GUSN-254864

Description

Commemorative plate with blue transfer printed decoration on circular form. Broad floral border with marine scene and ship at center. Stamped 'Wedgwood' and inscribed "The Mayflower Arriving in Provincetown Harbour, November 11, 1620, Old Style" followed by a quote from Mourt's Journal.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
Plate

Inscription

Wedgwood (stamped)
the Mayflower arrving in Provincetown Harbor, November 11, 1620, Old Style
Made in England for Provincetown Advocate, Provincetown, Mass.

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

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

Additional Identification Number

170.1981

Maker

Wedgwood

Location of Origin

Etruria, England

Dimensions

9 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.375

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