Frederick Duke of York
Ceramic
ca. 1800 (made)
ca. 1800 (made)
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Bowl of earthenware transfer-printed with underglaze blue, and inside in the middle is an equestrian portrait inscribed 'His Royal Highness FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK', and flanked by British flags and military trophies. Round the inside of the rim is a wide border made up of butterflies, rosettes, floral sprays and shells on a diaper ground. Outside is a Chinese garden with two figures crossing a bridge, and a boat and a pagoda repeated twice, and another landscape with houses and rocks.
Object details
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| Title | Frederick Duke of York (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware transfer-printed with underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Punch bowl of earthenware, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with Frederick Duke of York and with 'Striped Temple' or 'Flamed Plant' pattern borders, England, ca. 1800. |
| Physical description | Bowl of earthenware transfer-printed with underglaze blue, and inside in the middle is an equestrian portrait inscribed 'His Royal Highness FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK', and flanked by British flags and military trophies. Round the inside of the rim is a wide border made up of butterflies, rosettes, floral sprays and shells on a diaper ground. Outside is a Chinese garden with two figures crossing a bridge, and a boat and a pagoda repeated twice, and another landscape with houses and rocks. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
| Object history | The printed decoration 'His Royal Highness FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK' is taken from a print showing the Duke as 'Commander in Chief of the British Forces on the Continent // Published Feb.y 1st. 1794, by John Fairburn, Map, Chart & Printseller, No. 146 Minories, London.' |
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| Accession number | 310:5-1889 |
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| Record created | July 31, 2000 |
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