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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-29217

Description

A blue transfer print pearlware. The central design depicts the "Texian" campaign, which is bordered by Ceres medallions and war trophies.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Medallion
Horseback Figures
Tree
War
Battle
Platter

Inscription

Printed on bottom: TEXIAN CAMPAIGNE J.B. Impressed on bottom: 14

Maker

Shaw, Anthony (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

12 1/4 x 1 3/4 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles I. Thayer

Accession Number

1920.695

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