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Shanghai pattern
Christopher Dresser, born 1834 - died 1904 - Enlarge image
Shanghai pattern
- Object:
Soup plate
- Place of origin:
Hanley, England (made)
- Date:
1884 (designed)
- Artist/Maker:
Christopher Dresser, born 1834 - died 1904 (designer)
Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (maker) - Materials and Techniques:
Earthenware, transfer-printed in enamels and gilt
- Museum number:
C.116-1999
- Gallery location:
Ceramics Study Galleries, Britain & Europe, room 139, case 35, shelf 3
Physical description
'Shanghai' pattern soup plate, part of a dinner service. Square, cut corner-shaped plate with a dip in the bowl for collecting the last of the meal; decorated in green, yellow and lilac chinoserie, floral pattern on a cream coloured ground with gilt edging.
Place of Origin
Hanley, England (made)
Date
1884 (designed)
Artist/maker
Christopher Dresser, born 1834 - died 1904 (designer)
Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (maker)
Materials and Techniques
Earthenware, transfer-printed in enamels and gilt
Dimensions
Length: 22.5 cm, Width: 22.5 cm
Object history note
Part of a dinner service in the 'Shanghai pattern', C. 115 to 122-1999.
Descriptive line
'Shanghai' pattern soup plate, earthenware transfer-printed in enamels and gilt, designed by Christopher Dresser for Old Hall pottery, Hanley, England, 1884
Exhibition History
People's Designer (New Century 02/06/1999-19/06/1999)
Materials
Earthenware
Techniques
Glazed; Gilt; Transfer-printed
Subjects depicted
Floral patterns
Categories
Ceramics; Earthenware
Collection code
CER
