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Luncheon plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1841-1849

GUSN

GUSN-27385

Description

Earthenware plate with brown transfer-print pattern "Sardinia" depicting horseman, woman and child beside a river with exotic buildings on the distant shore. Border pattern of alternating birdbath and fruit vignettes on chevron ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
landscapes (representations)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Luncheon
Fruit
Bird
Man
Horse
Woman
Boy
Urn
Flower
River
Church
Plate, Luncheon

Inscription

"Sardinia / R. Hall & Co"" (printed)

Pattern

Sardinia

Maker

Ralph Hall & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/8 (H), 9 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Emeline B. Simonds

Accession Number

1917.27

Places

Tunstall (County of Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)

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