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Plate

Object Name:
Plate
Object ID:
1957.008.005
Creator:
Hall, John (1)Ceramicist
Place of Origin:
England, Burslem/England, Tunstall
Date:
1825-1829
Description:
Plate. "Quadrupeds" pattern. Blue transfer printed earthenware. Center shows a wolverine with a fish in its mouth, mountains in distance, cattails at right. Surrounding center view are four scenes, framed by large scrolls. Scenes show: two rabbits; a seal on ice; cat like animals one with a striped tail; and a badger and a hedgehog. The whole extending from center view to outside border. Each scene separated by urns, with fruit and flowers. Impressed on back, in blue "IHALL / QUADRUPEDS" within a cartouche. Cellophane tape on back with donor information.
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware - Pearl ware
Dimensions:
H-0.9 Dia-8.7 inches
Provenance:
From the collection of Mary C. Emery of Amesbury, MA, and Fred P. Emery of Pembroke, NH. This bequest of over 200 items from the Emery home includes both items that were inherited and items that were collected.
Credit Line:
The Fred Parker Emery and Mary C. Emery Gift
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