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1885-1910
GUSN-50957
Of circular form with a molded scroll pattern at the rim. It has a flat, circular face and a cylindrical footring. The sloping sides and face are decorated with transfers (decals) of sepia-tone Chrysanthemums. Some petals are highlighted with hand painted purple and yellow. The rim edge has a gilt band.
plates (dishes)
porcelain
molding (forming)
transfer printing
ceramic (material)
floral patterns
Porcelain
Molded
Transfer Printed
Floral
Unidentified Ceramic
PLATE
Painted on the bottom is: 8988.2/x5a (Decorator's numbers) .
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
Germany; France
7.75 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.568.1
Possibly Germany
Possibly France
Title Plate Accession Number 1986.568.2
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