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Dinner plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-306320

Description

Earthenware dinner plate with black transfer-printed scene of "The Lower Lake of Killarney" part of the "Irish Views" series by Carey's. Two couples enjoy the view of lake and mountains. Wide border pattern of flowers and scrollwork.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"[swan on shield] / FELSPAR / The Lower Lake of Killarney [in shield] / IRISH VIEWS [in banner] / CAREY'S" (printed)

Pattern

The Lower Lake of Killarney

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 (H), 10 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of the Estate of C. Spaulding Prime

Accession Number

1993.446

Places

Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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