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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-3513

Description

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design depicts the Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, which is bordered by a foliate motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
foliation (pattern)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Colonial Revival
Rose
Leaf
Ship
Plate, Food

Inscription

Printed on bottom: MAYFLOWER IN PLYMOUTH HARBOR /1620 NORCROSS, MELLON & CO/BOSTON/SOLE IMPORTERS/COPYRIGHT 1896/N.M. & CO./WEDGWOOD/ ***/ETRURIA, ENGLAND Impressed in bottom: WEDGWOOD DHX / M [?]

Associated Building

Subject Mayflower,

People and Organizations

Mayflower

Maker

Wedgwood (Maker)

Location of Origin

Etruria, England

Dimensions

1/2 (D), 9 1/8 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1931.1362

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