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Soup plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1834-1859

GUSN

GUSN-28564

Description

Ironstone soup plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed "Manilla" pattern. Scenic and floral border pattern and central pattern of pagodas and willow trees. Sprigs of flowers on underside of rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soup plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
ironstone (pottery)
transfer printing
floral patterns
flow blue (ceramic glaze)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Soup
Floral Border
Pagoda
Willow
Sprig
Plate, Soup

Inscription

"MANILLA / P.W. & Co / IRONSTONE" (printed)
"STONE WARE / P.W. & Co" (impressed)

Pattern

Manilla

Maker

Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall, England

Dimensions

9 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1918.1599

Places

Tunstall (County of Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)

Related Items

Title Luncheon plate Accession Number 1931.149

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