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Dessert Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1814-1830

GUSN

GUSN-3549

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware dessert plate. Floral border with cherub medallions. Central scene depicting Downing Cottage in Cambridge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dessert plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dessert
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Rustic
Flower
Goat
Medallion
Plate, Dessert

Associated Building

Subject Downing Cottage,

People and Organizations

Downing Cottage

Maker

Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England, STAFFORDSHIRE; Hanley, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

6 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.178

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