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Dish

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1830

GUSN

GUSN-3622

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware dish. Dual scroll molded handles. Floral and fruit border surround a central scene depicting sheltered peasants. Same design is repeated on the exterior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dishes (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Dish, Serving

Inscription

Printed on bottom: SHELTERED PEASANTS/R. HALL

Pattern

Sheltered Peasants

Maker

Hall, Ralph (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

2 1/4 x 9 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Issac Sprague

Accession Number

1938.264

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