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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1828

GUSN

GUSN-3557

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter. Floral border surrounds a central landscape scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
tin (metal)
boats
bridges (built works)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
fruit
figure- and animal-derived motifs
mules (mammals)
Dish, Serving
Platter
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Fruit
Flower
Boat
Bridge
Mule
Platter

Inscription

Printed on bottom: THE BRIDGE/OF/MARTORELLE Impressed on bottom: 18 [size mark]

Associated Person

Bridge of Martorelle, The

Associated Building

Subject The Bridge of Martorelle,

Maker

Henshall & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Longport, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

14 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.244

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