Soup Plate
Soup Plate
Soup Plate
Soup Plate

Currently not on view

Soup Plate,

1818–36

Ralph and James Clews, British, active in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, England, 1818–1834
after Thomas Rowlandson, 1756/57–1827; born and died London, England
y1929-241

Information

Title
Soup Plate
Dates

1818–36

Maker
Ralph and James Clews
after Thomas Rowlandson
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
4 x diam. 25 cm (1 9/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Livingston Collection
Object Number
y1929-241
Inscription
On bottom, in underglaze blue: "Doctor Syntax / mistakes a / Gentleman's House / for an Inn".;
Marks/Labels/Seals
On bottom, impressed: Clews mark [crown in circle]
Culture
English
Type
earthenware, plates (dishes), ceramics
Materials
blue-and-white, earthenware
Techniques
transfer printing
Subject
running ornament, men, scrolling foliage, women, figures (representations), dogs, trees

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