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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1825

GUSN

GUSN-42847

Description

A blue transfer print pearlware plate. The central design depicts the Boston State House, which is bordered by a floral motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Flower
Carriage
Classical Figure
Architecture
Government
Plate, Food

Associated Building

Subject Boston State House,

Additional Identification Number

82.1923

People and Organizations

Boston State House

Maker

Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3/4 (D), 9 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington

Accession Number

1943.298

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