Plate

Applied Arts of Europe

c. 1886

Designed by Christopher Dresser (English, born Scotland, 1834-1904)
Made by Old Hall Earthenware Co., Ltd. (Staffordshire, England, 1861-1866)

Christopher Dresser’s designs for Old Hall Earthenware were mass-produced with transfer-printed decoration. This plate was printed with the Persia pattern. The name was derived from the pattern’s stylized flowers that reference Middle Eastern aesthetics. As a part of a larger dinner service, this plate was likely intended for the entrée potion of a meal. The indentations on the edges of the plate were designed to hold condiments like salt or mustard.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Applied Arts of Europe

Artist: Christopher Dresser (Designer)
Title: Plate
Place: Hanley (Object made in)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1881–1891
Medium: Lead-glazed earthenware with polychrome enamels
Dimensions: Diam.: 22.8 cm (9 in.)
Credit Line: Through prior gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson
Reference Number: 1991.4
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