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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1864

GUSN

GUSN-37528

Description

Eight-sided Ironstone platter with black transfer-printed "Jeddo" pattern. Border pattern of flowers, vases and screens. Central scene of pagoda, vase, arching tree among flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
ironstone (pottery)
transfer printing
Chinoiserie
Dish, Serving
Platter
Flower
Urn
Screen
Pagoda
Tree
Platter

Inscription

"W. ADAMS & SONS / IRONSTONE / JEDDO" (printed)

Pattern

Jeddo

Associated Building

Original To Fowler House Main House,

Maker

William Adams & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 12 x 15 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Fowler House Estate

Accession Number

1934.3016.1

Places

Tunstall (County of Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)

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