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Platter

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-3644

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter. Aquatic border surrounds a central scene depicting Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

People and Organizations

Isle of Wight

Maker

Attributed to Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

9 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot and Mrs. Henry Lyman

Accession Number

1936.751

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