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Commemorative saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1920

GUSN

GUSN-37536

Description

Porcelain saucer with gilt rim and black printed scene of John Greenleaf Whittier's home, Oak Knoll, in Danvers, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
souvenirs
commemoratives
porcelain
transfer printing
decals
gilding
landscapes (representations)
historic landscapes
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Saucer

Inscription

"F.M. SPOFFORD / DANVERS" (printed)
"OAK KNOLL / THE HOME OF THE POET WHITTIER / IN DANVERS, MASS" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

1934.3022B

People and Organizations

Oak Knoll
F.M. Spofford

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Germany

Dimensions

1/2 (H), 4 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Fowler House Estate

Accession Number

1934.3022.2

Places

Danvers (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Probably

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