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Soup plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1822-1834

GUSN

GUSN-34914

Description

Earthenware soup plate with scalloped edge. Transfer-printed pattern "Ancona" in mulberry. Border of roses and scrolls; scene of large, white urn, right foreground; man and woman on shore, left foreground; buildings beyond; all wreathed in flora.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soup plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
molding (forming)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Soup
Plate, Soup

Inscription

"ANCONA [in cartouche] / E&GP / E" (printed)

Maker

Phillips, Edward & George (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Longport, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/4 (H), 10 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth F. Lansing

Accession Number

1932.579

Places

County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]

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