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Blue transfer printed pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. Central design depicts a rural fishing scene, flanked by figures representing America and Independence. Inner border has a floral motif. The outer border has a scroll motif with state names inscribed on the scrolls.
plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Government
Independence
America
Sheep
Architecture
Allegorical Figure
Plate, Food
Impressed on bottom: CLEWS WARRANTED STAFFORDSHIRE
Subject White House,
56.1923
White House
Clews, James & Ralph (Maker)
Cobridge, England, Staffordshire
1 1/4 (D), 10 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington
1943.272
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