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Commemorative Trivet

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1920

GUSN

GUSN-37534

Description

Round porcelain trivet with gilt rim and black scene of John Greenleaf Whittier's birthplace in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trivets
souvenirs
commemoratives
porcelain
transfer printing
decals
gilding
glazing (coating)
landscapes (representations)
historic landscapes
Trivet
Trivet

Inscription

"MADE IN GERMANY / FOR C.A. MASTERS / AMESBURY MASS" (printed)
"THE BIRTHPLACE OF JOHN G. WHITTIER AMESBURY MASS." (printed)

People and Organizations

C.A. Masters
John G. Whittier Birthplace

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Germany

Dimensions

1/2 (H), 6 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Fowler House Estate

Accession Number

1934.3021

Places

Amesbury (Essex county, Massachusetts)

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