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Commemorative Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1887

GUSN

GUSN-3532

Description

A blue transfer printed whiteware plate. The central design depicts a left facing portrait of Victoria. The inner border consists of a foliate and scroll design and the outer border consists of a floral and scroll design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
commemoratives
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
whiteware
Commemorative
Plate, Commemorative
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Monarchy
Rose
Thistle
Ivy
Garland
Golden Jubilee
Plate, Commemorative

Inscription

See description. Also: Printed on bottom: [Royal Worcester mark for 1887] Printed on bottom: Rd. No. 69919 Impressed on bottom: W10 [?- partially illeg.]

Associated Person

Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901

Maker

Royal Worcester Porcelain Co., Ltd. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Worcester, England

Dimensions

10.625 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1992.315

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