Thomas Green Minerva China Works
Serving Dish

CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Serving Dish
  • from the "William Penn’s Treaty" pattern
Datec. 1847–1859
Made inFenton, England
MediumLead-glazed earthenware with transfer print
Dimensions19 1/2 × 16 × 1 3/4 in. (49.5 × 40.6 × 4.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.72.108.41
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionDuring the 1830s, 40s, and 50s, Staffordshire potters produced large numbers of transfer-decorated patterns that have come to be called “romantic,” as many incorporate fanciful or imaginary imagery. This serving dish, in a pattern called “William Penn’s Treaty,” depicts both Native American and European figures in just such an imaginary landscape that includes palm trees and vaguely Asian-looking structures.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1972.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
"12 W. PENNS TREATY TG" in a ribbon under tow cottages and trees

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