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Platter insert

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-46594

Description

Oval pearlware platter insert with drainage holes. Molded, blue-painted feather edge inside of rim and around large center hole.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
molding (forming)
hand-painted
perforating
piercing
Liner, Platter
Liner, Platter

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Staffordshire, England

Dimensions

3/4 x 10 7/8 x 8 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Byron Dexter

Accession Number

1962.39

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