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Philadelphia Independence Hall: GPL.163-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Philadelphia Independence Hall

Maker(s)

Factory: F. & R. Pratt & Co.

Entities

Categories

Description

White earthenware, moulded, decorated with coloured transfer prints under a clear glaze. Blue, yellow and red with a brown key plate. Circular with sloping rim and flat central area. 'Philadelphia Independence Hall', interior, inscribed 'INTERIOR VIEW OF INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA', encircled by a pair of brown lines; outer border 123 without gilt lines.

Notes

History note: Bought by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher in London, 20th April, 1925

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 21.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

19th Century, Mid-Late
Circa 1850 - 1900

Components of the work

Glaze composed of lead-glaze
Decoration

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : White earthenware, decorated with coloured transfer prints under a clear glaze, brown key plate

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: INTERIOR VIEW OF INDEPENDENCE HALL PHILADELPHIA
  • Location: On top of plate
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GPL.163-1928
Primary reference Number: 15100

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Philadelphia Independence Hall" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/15100 Accessed: 2025-12-05 14:37:49

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