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Butter Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-36587

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware butter plate. Rope border and floral motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

butter dishes (serving dishes)
pearlware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Butter
Plate, Butter

Inscription

On the bottom is printed the number 8.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5/8 (H), 4 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.461

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