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Plate

Object Name:
Plate
Object ID:
1966.018.12
Place of Origin:
Staffordshire, England (probably)
Date:
1850-1880
Description:
Plate. Pearlware earthenware, with underglaze brown transfer-print design. Plate has scalloped rim; base ring present. Center design shows a cluster of flowers edged with several geometric and leaf-like borders. Rim decorated with tiny flowers and dots. Maker's marks on reverse, in underglaze brown transfer print: "Asiatic Plants", in roman letters, within a flower and leaf design. Black letter "B" also on reverse.
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware - Pearl ware
Dimensions:
H-1.125 Dia-9.25 inches
Provenance:
One of a collection of ceramics described by donors has having occupied the corner cupboard from a family home in Bedford, NH. The cupboard was given to Winterthur prior to the ceramics being given to NHHS. The last owner of the cupboard was Rodney Foster Rollins (1857-1921) of Bedford, NH, donor's uncle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Berry Offutt and Harriet Berry Denham
Subjects:
Flowers
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