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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1827-1831

GUSN

GUSN-3603

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene that depicts Wolvesey Castle in Hampshire.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

" Wolvesey Castle/ maker Adams/ border bluebells/ 8 in. flat/ Price $4.00" (handwritten)

Associated Building

Subject Wolvesey Castle,

People and Organizations

Wolvesey Castle

Maker

William Adams & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall/Stoke, England, Staffordshire; Stoke, England, Staffordshire; Tunstall, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1926.369

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