plaque

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Object Type
Museum number: 1938,1005.1
Description: Plaque, tin-glazed earthenware, circular, painted in blue on white ground with a view of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Bristol; white glazed back; red rim.
Producer name
Cultures/periods
Production date: 1726-1775
Production place: Made in: Bristol (England)
Materials
Ware
Technique: tin-glazed; painted
Dimensions: Diameter: 16 centimetres
Curator's comments: The source for the decoration is an engraving by John Harris, 'The North Prospect of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity at Bristoll [sic]' The painting has been attributed to Joseph Flower.
Bibliographic references: Thomas & Wilson 1979 / Ceramics in Bristol: The Fine Wares 1670-1970 (G33); Dolan 1996 / Bristol On Display: Bristol Delftware with Locally Inspired Designs (p.32 & Fig. 4); Dawson 2010 / English and Irish Delftware 1570-1840 (pp. 288-9, no. 136)
Location: On display (G46/dc10)
Exhibition history: Exhibited: 1979 21 Sept-1980 31 Jan, City of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Ceramics in Bristol: The Fine Wares 1670-1970
Condition: Repaired
Subjects
Associated places: Topographic representation of: Bristol Cathedral
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1938
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1938,1005.1

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