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Blue transfer-printed rectangular platter. Floral border surrounds a central scene depicting the Boston Hospital.
platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter
One of many views of the early United States highlighted in the online exhibit "Patriotic America."A view of Massachusetts General Hospital, designed by Charles Bulfinch and erected on the banks of the Charles River in 1818, the cornerstone laid with great ceremony on July 4th of that year.
"BEAUTIES OF AMERICA/ HOSPITAL/ BOSTON/ J&W RIDGWAY" (Applied)
Beauties of America
Subject Massachusetts General Hospital,
Massachusetts General Hospital
Ridgway, John and William, 1814 F-1830 (Maker)
Hanley, England, STAFFORDSHIRE
9 1/4 (W) (inches)
In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington
1943.279
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