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Plate

Object Name:
Plate
Object ID:
1957.008.003
Place of Origin:
Staffordshire, England (probably)
Date:
1820-1840
Description:
Plate. Blue transfer printed earthenware. Circular body with slightly scalloped rim. Soft edged base ring present, with blue pooling. Obverse completely covered with transfer print. Center of design is a table covered with fruit ( pears, grapes etc.) with two birds on the fruit. Rim decoration includes roses, other flowers and scrolls. Reverse of plate has a single blue dot underglaze and a piece of cellophane tape with donor information.
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware - Pearl ware
Dimensions:
H-0.7 Dia-7.6 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. No provenance provided on this piece.
Credit Line:
The Fred Parker Emery and Mary C. Emery Gift
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