Plate

1827-1831

Place madeEngland, Europe

Earthenware

Overall: 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 26 cm )

The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection

1961.83

A paper collector's label affixed to the back reads "Mitchell and Freeman's China and Glass Warehouse, Chatham Street, Boston 1828-1852."

DescriptionDark blue transfer printed pearlware with Mitchell & Freeman's China and glass warehouse and street scene as central image; the border pattern is madee up of heavy foliage.

Markingsimpressed: on back of plate: medallion reading "ADAMS WARRANTED [SATFFORDSHIRE] printed: in blue on back: laurel and swags of "MITCHELL & FREEMAN/ [CHATHAM ST. BOSTON] 1828-1852

ProvenanceThe Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire

ClassificationsCERAMICS