Plate
- Object Name:
- Plate
- Object ID:
- 1995.075.04
- Place of Origin:
- England (probably)
- Date:
- 1840-1853
- Description:
- Plate, dinner. White, earthenware with brown underglaze transfer-print design. Beige-colored body, with plain round rim. Base-ring present. Center design shows a thatched-roof cottage surrounded with trees. Rim design shows clusters of grapes and grape leaves, connected with vines. Marks on reverse, in underglaze blue script: "Porter & Rolfe / Importers / Concord / N.H."
- Material:
- Ceramic
Earthenware - Dimensions:
- H-1 Dia-9.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Auction item number 16, at auction of Concord, N.H. memorabilia, held July 19, 1995. Has the mark of Porter & Rolfe, Importers, Concord, N.H. George Porter & Herman M. Rolfe were hardware dealers in Concord, N.H., in partnership c.1843-c.1850 (by 1850 it was Porter, Rolfe & Brown).
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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