Plate, Soup
- Title:
- Fisherman's Hut
- Object Name:
- Plate, Soup
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.031.1
- Place of Origin:
- England (probably Staffordshire)
- Date:
- 1820-1840
- Description:
- Soup Plate. Earthenware. Circular body with upward curving rim which is shaped into eight slightly rounded sections. The underglaze, transfer-printed design in medium blue is of the type known by the generic name of "Staffordshire Blue". The central scene on the inner surface shows a fisherman with a woman, child and dog in the foreground on the shore of a river with sailing vessels. There is a European village in the background. The border has flowers, grapevine and urn. There is a decorative band at the edge. The reverse surface is undecorated.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Earthenware - Dimensions:
- H-1.3 Dia-10.05 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.
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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