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Salad plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-36572

Description

Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and red transfer-printed pattern "Adelaide's Bower." Pattern depicts a romantic garden scene with fanciful structure, two standing figures and sprays of flowers. Border of floral and landscape medallions.

Details

Descriptive Terms

salad plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
stone china (stoneware)
floral patterns
landscapes (environments)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Salad
Urn
Monument
Tree
Plate, Salad

Inscription

"ADELAIDE'S/ BOWER/ Stone China" (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7/8 (H), 7 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.433

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