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Dinner plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1835-1850

GUSN

GUSN-39595

Description

Earthenware plate with molded scroll rim and brown, pink and blue transfer-print pattern "Landscape." Border of brown scrolls and leaves with pink and blue flowers. Central scene of park with people along river bank and gazebo. Sailboats and buildings in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
molding (forming)
floral patterns
landscapes (representations)
Leaves
Scrolled
Flower
Gazebo
Tree
People
River
Boat
Plate, Dinner

Inscription

"Imperial Colored / Landscape / I.C." [in foliate scroll cartouche] (printed)

Pattern

Landscape

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 (H), 10 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Alice Pond

Accession Number

1938.181

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