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Dessert plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1841

GUSN

GUSN-49833

Description

Small earthenware plate with scalloped edge and mulberry-colored transfer-print. "Pomerania" transfer-print pattern depicts European-style buildings and a bridge on a river. Two figures are visible on the bridge. Border of scrolls, shells and flowers against vermiculate ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dessert plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dessert
Scroll
Shell
Flower
Tower
Bridge
Tree
Plate, Dessert

Inscription

"Pomerania / J.R." (printed)

Pattern

Pomerania

Maker

John Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

7/8 (H), 6 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Hicks

Accession Number

1980.303.4

Places

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

Related Items

Title Salad plate Accession Number 1993.461

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