Plate

Dateca. 1755

Maker Longton Hall Porcelain Factory 1749 - 1760

MediumSoft-paste porcelain.

DimensionsDIA: 9 1/8in. (23.2cm)

Credit LineGift of Lucy H. and Eugene B. Sydnor.

Object number1984-293,2

DescriptionSoft-paste porcelain plate with molded decoration in relief on the rim. The decoration on the rim alternates between large leaves and pieces from a strawberry plant. The large leaves are highlighted with green and purple enamels and are connected to a purple vine that runs along the rim of the plate. The strawberry plant has small groups of leaves highlighted with green and purple and three small red strawberries attached to green vines. The center of the plate is decorated with three hand-painted clusters of flowers and several loose flowers.Inscription(s)NoMark(s)NoProvenanceEx. Coll: Mr. & Mrs. Eugene B. Sydnor