Plate:”Landing of the Fathers at Plymouth”

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This pearlware plate, made in the Staffordshire district of Great Britain, was made for export to America. This example, made by Enoch Wood and Sons, was particularly appropriate for residents of Massachusetts with its title of “Landing of the Fathers at Plymouth,” celebrating the 200th anniversary of the pilgrims’ land at Plymouth, Massachusetts. After the technique for transfer printing was invented in the last half of the 18th century, designs were drawn and transferred to textiles and ceramics, eliminating the need for hand-painting.

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Item typeFood Service Equipment
CreatorEnoch Wood and Sons
Datecirca 1820
PlaceEngland
TopicFood, Cooking, Beverage, Alcohol
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialClay
Process/FormatCeramic
Catalog #MH.0144
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Enoch Wood and Sons. Plate:”Landing of the Fathers at Plymouth”. ca. 1820. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/mh-0144/. Accessed on December 5, 2024.

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