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Dessert Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-3641

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Foliate border surrounding a central scene depicting Villa Borghese.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"Villa Borghese/ Italian Scenes/ maker wood/ 7 1/2 in/ border foliage/ Price $3.00 No 15" (Applied)

Pattern

Grecian Scenery

Associated Person

Borghese, Villa

Maker

Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3/4 (H), 7 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.174

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