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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1827-1831

GUSN

GUSN-30907

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral and scroll border surrounds a central scene that depicts Wells Cathedral.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Printed on bottom: WELLS/CATHEDRAL Impressed on bottom: ADAMS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE Paper label (handwritten): Wells Cathedral/ maker Adams/border scrolls/10 in flat No 51/ Price $4.00

Associated Building

Subject Wells Cathedral,

People and Organizations

Wells Cathedral

Maker

William Adams & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall/Stoke, England, Staffordshire; Stoke, England, Staffordshire; Tunstall, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1926.371

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