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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1819-1836

GUSN

GUSN-3592

Description

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

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"Rochester Castle/ maker Clews No 37/ border foliage scroll edge/ condition proof/ size 7 1/2 inch flat" (Applied)

Associated Building

Subject Rochester Castle,

People and Organizations

Rochester Castle

Maker

Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cobridge, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3/4 (H), 6 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.175

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