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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 143, The Timothy Sainsbury Gallery

Avocado

Plate
1959 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plate of earthenware, of Catherine shape, with transfer printed decoration.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAvocado (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with transfer printing
Brief description
'Advocado' Queen's ware plate of earthenware, Catherine shaped, with transfer printed decoration designed by Victor Skellern, made by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd., Etruria, 1959.
Physical description
Plate of earthenware, of Catherine shape, with transfer printed decoration.
Dimensions
  • Width: 25.4cm
Credit line
Given by the makers
Bibliographic reference
Wedgwood, of Etruria and Barlston : an exhibition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Josiah Wedgwood FRS, 1730-1795 : 14 July-27 September 1980, City Museum and Art Gallery, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent (Cat no. 211)
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.415-1959

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Record createdOctober 23, 2008
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