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James and Ralph Clews

Doctor Syntax Reading his Tour Plate

Description

Maker

James and Ralph Clews (English, 1818-1834), manufacturer

Culture

English

Title

Doctor Syntax Reading his Tour Plate

Year

ca. 1830

Medium

  • transfer-printed earthenware

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • transfer-printed earthenware

Materials

transfer-printed earthenware

Geography

Place Made: Cobridge

Dimensions

22.5 cm (8 7/8 inches) (diameter)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Title within rectangle on back.Maker's name and mark impressed within circle and impressed triangle above on back.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

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

Object Number

35.028

Type

  • Ceramics

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This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

James and Ralph Clews (English, 1818-1834), manufacturer
Doctor Syntax Reading his Tour Plate, ca. 1830
transfer-printed earthenware
22.5 cm (8 7/8 inches) (diameter)
Gift of Edward B. Aldrich in memory of Lora E. Aldrich 35.028

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