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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44820

Description

A blue transfer printed pearlware plate with a blue painted rim. The central design depicts a woman and a child standing outside a cottage which is bordered by a molded palmette design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
transfer printing
pearlware
glazing (coating)
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Plate, Decorative

Inscription

"For it was ever our delight/ To love each other day and night/ Nor would I do a thing to spite/ MY SISTER" (Blue transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ211

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.619

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