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Salad plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1891-1897

GUSN

GUSN-35890

Description

Earthenware plate with red transfer-print "Willow" pattern. Pattern includes Chinese-style screens, bridges, pagodas, willow trees and two flying birds. Border is made up of several diaper patterns and abstract geometric figures.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
salad plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Chinoiserie
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Salad
Plate, Salad

Inscription

"WARRANTED / STAFFORDSHIRE [in banner] / J.M.& S./ ENGLAND" (printed)

Pattern

Willow

Maker

John Meir & Son (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

7/8 (H), 8 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George S. Hobbs

Accession Number

1933.915

Places

Tunstall (County of Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)

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