Earthenware plate with scalloped rim and red transfer-print depiction of the historic Hancock House (built 1734-1737), Boston, Massachusetts. The view of the house, a three-story Georgian-style mansion constructed of granite, is from across the cobblestone street and includes passersby on the sidewalk and a man, woman and child in the foreground. Inner border of floral sprays is encircled by outer border of lace or ribbon, flowers and scrolls.
salad plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
landmarks
historic buildings
cultural landscapes
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Salad
Rose
Spray
Man
Woman
Child
House
Plate, Salad
"Hancock/ House/ Boston" / "JACKSONS WARRANTED [in flowing banner]" (printed)
Harvard Hall
Subject John Hancock House (Boston, Mass.),
Messrs. Job & John Jackson (Maker)
England
3/4 (H), 7 3/4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Batchelder, Jr.
1980.67
Beacon Hill (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]
Burslem (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)
Title Dessert plate Accession Number 1980.65
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