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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-3637

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Foliate border surrounding a central scene depicting the east view of La Grange.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"EAST VIEW OF LA GRANGE/ THE RESIDENCE OF THE/ MARQUIS LAFAYETTE" (Applied)

Associated Person

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Associated Building

Subject La Grange,

People and Organizations

La Grange

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Maker

Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

7/8 (H), 9 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.158

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