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Dessert Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-7323

Description

A blue transfer printed pearlware dessert plate. It has a pierced and scalloped edge with a central circular floral medallion. The medallion is surrounded by an inner floral border and an outer basketweave border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dessert plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
transfer printing
floral patterns
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dessert
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Fitzhugh
Pearlware
Flower Medallion
Plate, Dessert

Additional Identification Number

1927.414j

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3/4 (D), 8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Catherine W. Faucon

Accession Number

1927.414.10

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