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Souvenir Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1909-1930

GUSN

GUSN-39204

Description

Earthenware plate with blue transfer-printed pattern depicting landmarks of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Scenic cartouches of Marblehead include the Lee Mansion, the Churn, and Agnes Surriage Well.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
souvenirs
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
souvenirs
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Souvenir
Church
Harbor
Town House
Fife Player
Mansion
Well
Plate, Decorative

Inscription

"JON ROTH / ENGLAND / IMPORTED BY / RICHARD M. COOK / MARBLEHEAD MASS." (printed)

People and Organizations

Richard M. Cook

Maker

Jonroth Studios (Maker)

Dimensions

1/2 (H), 7 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Grenville H. Norcross

Accession Number

1937.765

Places

Marblehead (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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