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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-48403

Description

Pearlware transfer-print octagonal plate. Molded rope twist rim and floral border. Green transfer print illustrating a shop on a street.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
transfer printing
pearlware
glazing (coating)
Plate

Inscription

"FRANKLIN'S PROVERBS / KEEP THY SHOP AND THY SHOP WILL KEEP THEE" (Green transfer print.)
"GOODFELLOW GROCER &c / NT DONOTHIN / TOLET"

Additional Identification Number

73

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.380

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