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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1819-1836

GUSN

GUSN-3608

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting Cheddar in Somersetshire.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"Cheddar. Staffordshire/ maker. Clews. No. 39/ border. large flowers/ condition proof/ size 9 inch flat / Price $5.00" (Applied)

People and Organizations

Somersetshire, England
Cheddar, England

Maker

Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cobridge, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

15/16 (H), 8 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.193

Related Items

Title Salad plate Accession Number 1927.172

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