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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1843

GUSN

GUSN-38760

Description

Small earthenware bowl with black transfer-printed "Gentlemens Cabin" scene framed by scroll medallion. Five men at table in panelled room. Plate has fluted sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sauce dishes
saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Men
Cabin
Table
Saucer

Inscription

"B" (impressed)
"GENTLEMENS CABIN" (printed)

Pattern

Gentlemens Cabin

People and Organizations

Cunard Line, ltd.

Maker

James & Thomas Edwards (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/2 (H), 5 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot and Mrs. Henry Lyman

Accession Number

1936.780

Places

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

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