A deep blue ceramic platter with a central illustration of a large ship, framed by a border of seashells, coral, and marine motifs. A deep blue ceramic platter with a central illustration of a large ship, framed by a border of seashells, coral, and marine motifs. A oval shaped ceramic platter with dark blue glaze and detailed illustrations of ships and boats on water, framed by seashells and floral motifs. A close up of a blue ceramic illustration depicting a large ship on rough waters under a cloudy sky with text, "Cape Coast Castle on the Gold Coast, Africa" The underside of a white, oval-shaped porcelain dish with a slightly raised rim, with visible scuffs, discoloration, and a red identification number "35.195" at the center.

Enoch Wood and Sons

Cape Coast Castle Platter,

Maker

Title

Cape Coast Castle Platter

Medium

transfer-printed earthenware

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

42.2 x 32.7 cm (16 5/8 x 12 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Title just below scene; impressed on back:Wood.

Place

Place Made: Burslem

Type

Credit

Gift of Edward B. Aldrich in memory of Lora E. Aldrich

Object Number

35.195

Cape Coast Castle Platter

Marks: Title just below scene; impressed on back:Wood.

Place Made: Burslem

Publications

Exhibition History

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