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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44825

Description

Pearlware transfer-print plate. Molded floral border. Black transfer-print illustrating a rural scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE./ GENEROSITY./ However poor, however plain,/ On this you may depend;/ The kind, the generous, and the good./ Will never want a friend." (Black transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ214

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.621

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