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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1853-1861

GUSN

GUSN-3691

Description

Blue transfer-printed earthenware platter. Foliate and scroll border surrounds a central scene depicting Priory.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"JOHN ALCOCK/ COBRIDGE/ PRIORY" (Applied)

Maker

Alcock, John (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cobridge, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 7/8 x 14 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Lucy Haskell Sturtevant

Accession Number

1925.386

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