Menu Holder
February 1875 (made)
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Menu holder of earthenware in the form of a transfer-printed blue and white willow pattern plate. The menu holder is supported by a triangular holder attached to the back which is decorated with a moulded pattern. The menu fits between the top point of the triangle and two upright projections on the back of the top rim. Across the centre of the front is an unglazed scroll shape on which the name of the guest would be written.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware transfer-printed in blue and white and moulded |
| Brief description | Menu holder of earthenware in the form of a transfer-printed blue and white plate, Charles Ford potteries, Hanley, 1875. |
| Physical description | Menu holder of earthenware in the form of a transfer-printed blue and white willow pattern plate. The menu holder is supported by a triangular holder attached to the back which is decorated with a moulded pattern. The menu fits between the top point of the triangle and two upright projections on the back of the top rim. Across the centre of the front is an unglazed scroll shape on which the name of the guest would be written. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (Impressed register mark of a diamond with letters) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs How |
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| Accession number | CIRC.282-1973 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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