Plate

Unknown Maker; Francis Lycett

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Object Label

This cake plate was probably part of a large dinner service; “Mount Vernon” is printed on the back. This may indicate the pattern name of the service or refer to the place where the plate was decorated; Francis Lycett is known to have lived in Mount Vernon, New York.

Caption

Unknown Maker; Francis Lycett (American, 1861–early 20th century). Plate, ca. 1900. Porcelain, 1 7/16 x 10 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (3.7 x 27.3 x 25.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Harold S. Keller Fund, 2011.79.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Plate

Date

ca. 1900

Geography

Place manufactured: France, Place decorated: Mount Vernon, New York, United States

Medium

Porcelain

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

1 7/16 x 10 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (3.7 x 27.3 x 25.1 cm)

Markings

On reverse, printed in green: '[logo]?/ F. Lycett/ Mt. Vernon'

Credit Line

Harold S. Keller Fund

Accession Number

2011.79.2

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