Plate

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Label

One of many views of the early United States highlighted in the online exhibit "Patriotic America."The building was the new South Unitarian Church designed by Bulfinch and dedicated in 1814. It stood on the green between Summer and Bedford streets on the site of the old church. Octagon Church as indicated by its name was an eight-sided granite building and the first section of its six-tiered steeple was also octagonal. The structure was torn down in 1868.

Inscription

"Octagon Church Boston./ Maker. Ridgway./ Border open work. Rose medallion./ Condition proof./ Size 10 1/2 inch. no. 80./ Price $20.00 (handwritten)
"BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/ OCTAGON CHURCH/ BOSTON/ J&W RIDGWAY" (printed)

Pattern

Beauties of America

Associated Building

Subject Octagon Church,

People and Organizations

Octagon Church

Maker

Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England, STAFFORDSHIRE; Hanley, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/4 (H), 10 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1926.384

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