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Platter

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1874

GUSN

GUSN-58132

Description

Brown and white platter with an oval body, scalloped edges, a deep well, and a floral border and motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
ironstone (pottery)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Associated Building

Original to Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House (Gloucester, Mass.),

People and Organizations

Tuscan Rose

Maker

Possibly R., M. (Maker)

Dimensions

1 3/4 x 19 5/8 x 16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.2186

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