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Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral and scroll border surrounds a centrally located scene that depicts the Taymouth Castle.
plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Food
Printed: TAYMOUTH CASTLE/PERTHSHIRE/RILEY Paper label: [?] May 28, 1892/This plate was once owned/by Mardhame [?] Lothrop. made/famous by Harriett [sic] Beacher [sic]/Stowe in Old Town Folks./E M Reed
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Subject Taymouth Castle,
Taymouth Castle
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Riley, John and Richard (Maker)
Burslem, England, Staffordshire
1 (H), 9 7/8 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Charles I. Thayer
1920.639
Title Dinner plate Accession Number 1927.198
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