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Soup Plate

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1819-1836

GUSN

GUSN-3589

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Small scroll and foliate border surrounds a central scene depicting Canterbury Castle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soup plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Soup
Plate, Soup

Inscription

Impressed on bottom: CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE Paper label (handwritten): Canterbury Cathedral/No 36 maker Clews/border foliage/condition proof/size 10 in. soup/$4.00

Associated Building

Subject Canterbury Cathedral,

Additional Identification Number

1927.X

People and Organizations

Canterbury Cathedral

Maker

Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cobridge, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/2 (H), 9 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.190

Related Items

Title Soup plate Accession Number 1926.363
Title Plate luncheon Accession Number 1927.162
Title Dessert plate Accession Number 1927.175
Title Luncheon plate Accession Number 1927.200

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