Purple and White Transfer Print Plate in Bosphorus Pattern
| Description: |
Purple and white transfer print plate in Bosphorus pattern. Unevenly scalloped rim decorated with white oval beads. Four scenic views alternate with four floral reserves. The scene consists of a sailboat at right and a temple in the center. The floral pattern consists of two large flowers. The reserves are separated by a scrolled band and treillage. Central scene has two people on the river bank with one standing and one seated looking toward the large sailboat. In the distance are domed buildings and towers of a city. On the reverse stamped in purple BOSPHORUS within harp-shaped scrolls. A lion sets on top and a lady with staff and shield is to the right, beneath is stamped T & J MAYER/LONGPORT. Purple flower painted 1/2 below stamp. Impression at center. Bosphorus |
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| Created By: |
T. & J. Mayer |
| Source: |
http://iuidigital.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/CPTransware/id/149 |
| Collection: |
Conner Prairie Transferware |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
No Copyright – United States |
| Subjects: |
Transfer-printing Pottery, English Ceramics Plates (Tableware) Tableware |
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