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Butter Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-33843

Description

Blue transfer-printed earthenware butter plate. Floral and vine design surrounds a central landscape scene featuring a castle and a waterfall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

butter dishes (serving dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Butter
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Plate, Butter

Inscription

Impressed on bottom: ""Y"" w/in circle.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Stuart Mitchell

Accession Number

1931.167

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