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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-3632

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter. Aquatic border surrounds a central scene depicting the Gold Coast of Africa.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
pearlware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Associated Building

Subject Cape Coast Castle,

People and Organizations

Cape Coast Castle

Maker

Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 3/4 x 12 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1926.414

Related Items

Title Platter Accession Number 1950.255

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