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Dessert Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-31272

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware dessert plate with a scalloped edge. A foliate border surrounds a central scene depicting Gunton Hall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"Gunton Hall/ maker unknown/ border foliage/ 7 in./ Price $2.50" (Applied)

Associated Building

Subject Gunton Hall,

People and Organizations

Gunton Hall

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3/4 (H), 7 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.171

Related Items

Title Platter Accession Number 1926.415
Title Baking Dish Accession Number 1926.425
Title Soup plate Accession Number 1927.191

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