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Dinner Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1847-1859

GUSN

GUSN-29208

Description

Blue transfer-printed dinner plate with a scalloped edge. Stylized geometric design surrounds a central scene depicting William Penn presenting a treaty to a Native American tribe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Printed on bottom: ""W PENN'S TREATY/ TG""

Maker

Green, Thomas (Maker)

Location of Origin

Fenton, England

Dimensions

10 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles I. Thayer

Accession Number

1920.679

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