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Dinner Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1820

GUSN

GUSN-42816

Description

Black transfer-printed earthenware plate. Foliate and acorn border. Central scene depicts the shield of the United States surrounded by a chain. The chain has the names of states inscribed on them.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
creamware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dinner
Plate, Dinner

Additional Identification Number

12.1923

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington

Accession Number

1943.231

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