Ironstone plate with blacktransfer-printed pattern "Medina." Border pattern of two alternating marine port scenes in scroll cartouches separated by hanging floral sprays on striped ground. Central scene of garden with river running through it. Fountain and lounging figures in the foreground, domed buildings and towers in distance.
dessert plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
ironstone (pottery)
transfer printing
floral patterns
landscapes (representations)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dessert
Spray
Garden
Fountain
Classical Figure
Onion Dome
Tower
Gazebo
River
Plate, Dessert
"MEDINA / J.E. & Co / 4" (printed)
"P" (impressed)
"Hoyt / Henton[?] N.H." (handwritten)
Medina
Edwards, John, 1847-1900 (Maker)
Fenton, England
1 (H), 7 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of William W. Taylor
1917.197
Fenton (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)
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