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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-52231

Description

Oval, pearlware platter with blue feather edge; reticulated band around rim; and blue scroll handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
dishes (vessels)
trays
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
piercing
hand-painted
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Staffordshire, England

Dimensions

1 3/4 x 12 x 8 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Collected by and Presented in memory of Rosetta Ginesi Sherwood 1873-1940 By William C. Sherwood

Accession Number

1941.480

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