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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-31271

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Foliate border surrounds a central scene depicting Drury Lane in London.

Details

Descriptive Terms

salad plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Street Scene
Tree
Foliage
Unidentified Building
Classical Figure
Plate, Food

Inscription

"Drury Lane. London/ maker S. Tams & Co./ border foliage no. 91/ condition proof/ size 9 inch flat/ Price 5.00

Associated Building

Subject Drury Lane,

People and Organizations

Drury Lane

Maker

S. Tams & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Longton, England, Staffordshire; Longton, England

Dimensions

7/8 (H), 8 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.166

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