Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting Belvoir Castle.
plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Food
"BELVOIR CASTLE/ LEICESTERSHIRE/ DUKE OF RUTLAND'S SEAT"
"Belvoir Castle/ maker-supposed Stevenson/ border, flowers & morning glories/ condition perfect discolored/ size 10 in. flat/ Price $5.00" (handwritten)
Rutland, Charles Cecil John, Duke of, 1815-1888
Subject Belvoir Castle,
Belvoir Castle
Rutland, Charles Cecil John, Duke of, 1815-1888
Stevenson, Andrew (Maker)
Cobridge, England, Staffordshire
1 (H), 9 3/4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley
1927.197
Title Dinner plate Accession Number 1926.378
Title Luncheon plate Accession Number 1926.380
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