Platter

Willets Manufacturing Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The platter by Willets Manufacturing Company features a blue and white design. The plate is square with rounded corners. A tropical scene with palm trees, foliage and flying birds fills the top half. A decorative band divides the top and bottom halves of the plate. The bottom half displays three compartments with distinct designs. On the left, an arched scene depicts a boat sailing on water with a city skyline in the background. The center features floral patterns. The right side is filled with a dense arrangement of various plants. The background of the image transitions from black at the top to white at the bottom.