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Luncheon plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1834-1859

GUSN

GUSN-305886

Description

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and red transfer-printed pattern "Florentine." Pattern depicts three women at leisure in a garden with large urn. In the distance is a building with arches, column and domed tower. Border pattern of floral sprays alternating with flowers and cartouches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
landscapes (representations)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Luncheon
Plate, Luncheon

Inscription

"Florentine [in oblong cartouche] / P. W. & Co. [in small oblong cartouche]" (printed)

Pattern

Florentine

Maker

Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

7/8 (H), 9 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of the Estate of C. Spaulding Prime

Accession Number

1993.463

Places

Tunstall (County of Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)

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