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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-42843

Description

A blue transfer print pearlware plate with a scalloped edge. The central design depicts the steamboat Union Line, which is bordered by an aquatic motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Steamboat
Shell
Classical Figure
Transportation
Plate, Food

Inscription

Impressed in bottom: E. WOOD & SONS BURSLEM WARRANTED SEMICHINA Q

Associated Building

Subject Union Line Steamboat,

Additional Identification Number

67.1923

People and Organizations

Union Line Steamboat

Maker

Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

15/16 (D), 10 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington

Accession Number

1943.283

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