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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1846-1850

GUSN

GUSN-7441

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware platter. Border of alternating panels of flowers and vines. Central coastal scene featuring a cottage, a tree and a town in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Inscription

Printed on bottom: registry marks for Nov 3, 1846 Impressed on bottom: registry marks [illeg] Printed: [and] IRONSTONE

Associated Building

Used At Perkins Farm,

Maker

Ridgway & Abington (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

6 1/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Annie Perkins Jackson

Accession Number

1932.374B

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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