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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1750-1785

GUSN

GUSN-40277

Description

Earthenware plate with a scrolled scalloped edge. Molded corn husk border. Tortoiseshell design with mottled brown, green, and blue glaze.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
tin (metal)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Wheildon
Honeycomb
Plate, Food

Inscription

Paper label on bottom: ""Manganese/ Brown""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Eva R. Greeley

Accession Number

1939.382

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