Earthenware plate with scalloped edge and red transfer-print. Transfer-print pattern depicts harbor scene of Asian and European men trading with harbor, sailing vessels, exotic buildings in the distance. Border pattern depicts landscape with urn and Gothic building alternating with exotic floral spray. The border scenes are framed by scroll, flower and pendant border.
dinner plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
landscapes (representations)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dinner
Spray
Men
Castle
Tree
Trade
Gothic Revival
Harbor
Plate, Dinner
[illegible writing, mostly missig] / [Scene of man in Asian-style dress sitting on steps beside anchor, jug and beehive. Waterway and sailing vessel in the distance] / "GP" (printed)
G.P. (Maker)
England
1 1/8 (H), 11 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell
1958.122
Probably County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]
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