File:"Western Star" Plate, mid-19th century (CH 18693373).jpg
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Summary
English: "Western Star" Plate, mid-19th century
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| Artist |
Made by William Ridgway (& Co.) |
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| Title |
English: "Western Star" Plate, mid-19th century |
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| Description |
English: Scalloped-edge plate with blue transfer-printed decoration. Central abstract flower motif with elaborate decorative surround. Border of scrolling bands with geometric motifs, between which are alternating Japaness flower motifs and neoclassical-like motifs with large acanthus leaf. |
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| Date | mid-19th century | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | earthenware, transfer-printed decoration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 2.5 h. x 24 diameter cm (1 x 9 7/16 in. ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Product Design and Decorative Arts |
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| Accession number |
2001-25-5 |
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| Credit line | Gift of Paul F. Walter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inscriptions | printed on underside:classical urn, beehive, flowers and foliage atop base with "Western Star" printed across front; "WR" over floral swags printed beneath. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or fewer. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929. |
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