1972.0044.001 Soft-paste porcelain plate
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Plate (Dinner plate)

  • Title:

    "Gowanus Heights. Brooklyn/ America"

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Creator (Role):

    Coalport China Works (Possible maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Coalport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1835-1840

  • Materials:

    Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze

  • Techniques:

    Molded, Painted, Gilded

  • Museum Object Number:

    1972.0044.001


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1972.0044.001

Object Name

Plate (Dinner plate)

Title

"Gowanus Heights. Brooklyn/ America"

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mrs. Alfred C. Harrison

Creator (Role)

Coalport China Works (Possible maker)
c.1796-c.1926

Place of Origin

Coalport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1835-1840

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Underside; Pattern number "1/508" in painted in gilt near the footrim.
2. Inscription; Underside; "Gowanus Heights. Brooklyn/ America" is painted in red script

Subjects

American market (English manufacture); American themed ceramics

Materials

Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Painted, Gilded

Dimensions (inches)

1 (H) , 9.4 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.6 (H) , 24 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Godden, Geoffrey A. 1970 Coalport and Coalbrookdale Porcelains.
Pieces from a similar dessert service illustrated: color plate V