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Dessert Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-3572

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. A rope edge and floral border surrounds a central scene depicting Gunton Hall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dessert plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dessert
Plate, Dessert

Inscription

"Gunton Hall/ maker Wood/ border grapevine/ 7 in No. 8/ Price $3.00" (handwritten)

Associated Building

Subject Gunton Hall,

People and Organizations

Gunton Hall

Maker

Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3/4 (H), 7 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1926.350

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