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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1808 -1829

GUSN

GUSN-30922

Description

An octagonal blue transfer print pearlware platter. The platter has a border of flowers and scrolls surrounding a central scene of the junction of the Sacandaga and Hudson Rivers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
scrolls (motifs)
Dish, Serving
Platter
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
River
Scroll
Flower
Carriage
Transportation
Platter

Label

One of many views related to the early United States and its history that appear in the online exhibit "Patriotic America."

Inscription

Printed on bottom: THE JUNCTION OF THE SACANDACA AND HUDSON RIVERS Impressed on bottom: A. STEVENSON/WARRANTED/ STAFFORDSHIRE

People and Organizations

Hudson River
Sacandaga River

Maker

Stevenson, Andrew (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cobridge, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

11 x 1 1/4 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1926.410

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