Plate, Butter
- Object Name:
- Plate, Butter
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.052.3
- Creator:
- Wood, Enoch
Ceramicist - Place of Origin:
- Burslem, England
- Date:
- 1820-1838
- Description:
- Butter Plate, Pearlware earthenware circular with convex rim and flat bottom. Underglaze, transfer-print design in deep blue. Central scene on inner surface shows two small sailboats with people on board and one rowboat. Border of asymetrical shells. Reverse surface undecorated. Impressed marks on bottom in upper case Roman letters: "ENOCH WOOD & SONS / BURSLEM" surrounded by an eagle with a shield. Residue of adhesive tape on bottom.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Earthenware
Pearl ware - Dimensions:
- H-0.5 Dia-3.625 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
- People:
- Rogers, Josephine (1887-1970)
- Subjects:
- Seashells, Sailboats, Sailing vessels
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