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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-29199

Description

A blue transfer print pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. The central design depicts Commodore MacDonnough's Victory, which is bordered by an aquatic motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
pearlware
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Food

Inscription

Impressed on bottom: E. WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRANTED SEMI CHINA Printed below scene: Commodore MacDonnough's Victory.

Associated Person

Macdonough, Thomas, 1783-1825

Maker

Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 (H), 10 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles I. Thayer

Accession Number

1920.661

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