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Saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-3510

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral border surrounding a central scene depicting the Massachusetts State House.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
foliation (pattern)
transfer printing
pearlware
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Saucer

Inscription

[indecipherable mark]

Associated Building

Subject Massachusetts State House (Boston, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1950.265a

People and Organizations

State House
Boston Common

Maker

Possibly John Rogers & Son (Maker)

Location of Origin

Longport, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 3/16 (H), 5 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.265.1

Places

Longport (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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