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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-31266

Description

Blue transfer-printed earthenware platter. Floral border surrounds a central landscape scene featuring men fish and a small town in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Inscription

Printed on bottom: [carat mark]

Maker

Attributed to Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/8 x 10 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.153

Related Items

Title Dinner plate Accession Number 1936.756
Title Platter Accession Number 1946.729
Title Platter Accession Number A1365

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