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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1839-1846

GUSN

GUSN-38049

Description

Earthenware platter with brown transfer-printed pattern "Neptune." Swirling fern border and central scene of ships in choppy seas; most prominent ship flies British flag.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"Neptune / J & G.A." (printed)

Pattern

Neptune

People and Organizations

Neptune

Maker

Alcock, John & George (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cobridge, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 13 x 15 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary C. Wheelright

Accession Number

1935.968

Places

Cobridge (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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