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Dessert plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-29254

Description

Small earthenware plate with molded foliate scroll and flower rim and brown transfer-printed pattern of a couple with baby and dog in pastoral landscape. Cottage with thatched roof and stick bridge in background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
dessert plates
saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
pastoral
landscapes (representations)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dessert
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Scrolling Border
Spray
Man
Woman
Child
Dog
Cottage
Bridge
Tree
Stream
Plate, Dessert

Additional Identification Number

1920.780

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1/2 (H), 7 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.846

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