Soup plate with a wide, rounded shape and a flat bottom. The plate features a central scene depicting a large building with columns and a cloudy sky. Inside the plate, three figures are illustrated: two women on either side, and a man on the left. The interior of the plate has a decorative border with illustrations of leaves, flowers, and fruit. The border also features several ribbons or banners with text, including "MARYLAND", "NEW YORK", "DELAWARE", "VIRGINIA", "PENNSYLVANIA", "NEW JERSEY", and "CONNECTICUT". The plate's rim has a repeating pattern of small decorative elements. The plate's background is a plain surface, with shadows cast underneath it.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1815–ca. 1834
- Medium:
- Earthenware, transfer-printed
- Culture:
- British (American market)
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 489 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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