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Dinner plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1843-1855

GUSN

GUSN-46008

Description

Earthenware plate with black transfer-printed pattern "Non Pareil." Border of leafy sprigs on veiny ground; central scene of women and one man in plumed hat under palm tree on river bank; suspension bridge hung from towers; buildings and mountains in distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dinner
Sprig
Classical Figure
Tree
Bridge
Tower
Mountain
Romance
Plate, Dinner

Inscription

"NONPAREIL / T.&J. MAYER / LONGPORT" (printed)

Pattern

Non Pareil

Maker

Mayer, Thomas, John, Jos (Maker)

Location of Origin

Longport, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/8 (H), 10 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.174

Places

Longport (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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