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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-31220

Description

Porcelain plate with scene in field of two grasshoppers on fence, one playing a concertina. Gold band around rim. "IN THIS WHEAT BY AND BY" written under scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
hand-painted
porcelain
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Plate, Decorative

Inscription

"H & Co/ L" (Printed in green)
"A.J. Anthony / 639 Washington St. / Boston" (Painted in gray)

People and Organizations

A. J. Anthony

Maker

Haviland & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Limoges, France

Dimensions

1 1/8 (H), 8 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1927.42

Places

Limoges (Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France)
Limoges (Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France)

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