fbpx

Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1700-1740

GUSN

GUSN-40295

Description

Delftware charger with white glaze and blue decoration. Deep red band around rim. Border of fruit and leaves surrounding a vase of flowers and fruit with bird perched on branch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
earthenware
enameling
painting (coating)
glazing (coating)
tin glaze
tin (metal)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
foliation (pattern)
Delft
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
fruit
trees
Dish, Serving
Platter
Charger
Charger

Inscription

"Holland Delft Brown Paste / Tin glaze 1675 to 1725" (Written on adhesive label:)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Holland

Dimensions

2 (H), 14 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Eva R. Greeley

Accession Number

1939.413

Reparative Language in Collections Records

Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact [email protected].