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Soup plate

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-53668

Description

Earthenware soup plate with brown transfer-print pattern "Alhambra" depicting Gothic castle. Border pattern of ivy vine and floral sprays on tiny square patterned ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soup plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Soup
Plate, Soup

Inscription

"ALHAMBRA" [in octagon frame] (printed)
"525 / J.B. MORRIS JR." and "525 / J.B.M. Jr." (Two labels affixed to base)

Pattern

Alhambra

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/2 (H), 8 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1944.81

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