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Oval Platter; Wisconsin Pattern

William Brownfield & Sons

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Caption

William Brownfield & Sons (1871–1891). Oval Platter; Wisconsin Pattern, 1882. Glazed earthenware with transfer printed decoration, 1 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 11 in. (3.8 x 34.3 x 27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1993.209.31. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Oval Platter; Wisconsin Pattern

Date

1882

Medium

Glazed earthenware with transfer printed decoration

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 11 in. (3.8 x 34.3 x 27.9 cm)

Markings

Imprinted on center back: "[Illeg] / 82", "[Company logo of circle with] BROWNFIELD & SONS" written in top band of circle, in circle "2 / IVORY". Printed in brown, arc with "BROWNFIELD & SONS" over [Company logo of two globes side by side with banner at center], on banner "WISCONSON". Hand written in black ink on white paper label: "WILLIAM BROWNFIELD & / SONS. "WISCONSON" / PATTERN REGISTERED / APRIL 1882"

Credit Line

Gift of Paul F. Walter

Accession Number

1993.209.31

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Artists and makers

William Brownfield & Sons

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