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Plate

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-48383

Description

Creamware transfer-print plate. Green painted rim and a molded foliate border. Paint superimposed on a black transfer print illustrating a pastoral scene.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
transfer printing
creamware
glazing (coating)
hand-painted
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Plate, Decorative

Inscription

"NOW I HAVE A COW & A SHEEP EVERY BODY BIDS ME GOOD MORROW./ FLY PLEASURE & IT WILL FOLLOW YOU." (Brown transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

64

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.350

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