Platter
- Title:
- Texian Campaigne
- Object Name:
- Platter
- Object ID:
- 1966.546.03
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- 1850
- Description:
- Platter. Whiteware earthenware. Oval platter with scalloped outline. Upward curving rim has ogee profile. No basal rim. Underglaze, transfer-printed design in brown. Oval battle scene in center of inner surface showing general on dark horse leading charge against enemy at left. Finely scrolled and foliated ornament encircles scene. Wide scrolled border on rim with deep indentations has representation of Ceres or Diana, the huntress, alternating with war trophies against a stippled ground. Floral swags within the indentations. Decorative band at rim. Outer surface undecorated. Printed mark on bottom: "TEXIAN / CAMPAIGNE / J. B.", the latter said to be the initials of the designer. Impressed figure "16" on bottom.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Earthenware - Dimensions:
- H-1.9 W-17.7 D-14.1 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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