Shell-Edge Pearlware Serving Platter

(1800 - 1830s)

Oval green shell-edged pearlware serving platter with a neoclassically-inspired symmetrically scalloped rim and impressed and curved rococo molded shell-edged rim. The number "15" is embossed on the back. Similar to another green edged platter, cat # 199135 Sherds labeled as follows: V9.12.219, V9.12.216 V9.12.214, V9.12.219

  • Object number

    135

  • Date made

    1800 - 1830s

  • Dimensions

    Width 31 cm

    Length 23 cm

  • Color

    Green

  • Animals/objects

    Platter

  • Patterns

    Shell-Edge, Scalloped & Impressed

  • Category

    Household

  • Class

    Ceramic

  • Functions

    Tableware

  • Material

    Refined Earthenware

  • Forms

    Base/Body/Rim

  • Ware types

    Pearlware

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Bronx, Van Cordlandt House, 525 S Riverside Ave

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