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A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design depicts the landing of Lafayette at Castle Garden, New York, which is bordered by large and small flowers.
plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Patriotism
Flower
Flag
Ship
Cannon
Plate, Food
Impressed on bottom: CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE Paper label: No 44
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Used At Castle Garden (New York, N.Y.),
Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)
Cobridge, England, Staffordshire
7/8 (D), 10 1/8 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley
1926.366
New York state (United States)
Title Dinner plate Accession Number 1943.281
Title Platter Accession Number 1943.295
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