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Plate, Serving

Object Name:
Plate, Serving
Object ID:
1965.013.047.11
Creator:
Buck, Adam (1759-1833)
Place of Origin:
Staffordshire, England
Date:
1820-1830
Description:
Serving Plate. Purple transfer printed on soft paste porcelain. Oval body with scalloped edges, flaring rim and foot ring. Gold band around rim and a gold line on inner edge of rim. Purple transfer printed design in center of three children sitting on the ground with a large book. No marks.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Soft paste
Dimensions:
H-0.5 W-7.5 D-6.25 inches
Provenance:
From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, and other decorative arts. No history given for this object. Described in list as "Adam Block Tea Set."
Credit Line:
Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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