Soup plates (12)

Object Number: 
1943.331l-w
Date: 
1877
Medium: 
Earthenware
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 10 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 26 cm )
Marks: 
impressed: on reverse of plates: "MINTON BB" or "MINTONS BB" along with year cypher, month letter- "N" or "D" and potter's mark printed: mark consisting of monogram framed by circular belt with registry symbols below
Description: 
Set of 12 earthenware dinner plates with multi-colored overglaze enamel decoration; stylized bird and flower motif at center and flower and arabesque border, with transfer- printed outlines; mustard-color surrounding rims.
Gallery Label: 
This dinner service belonged to William Sulzer, who was the Governor of New York in 1912.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. William Sulzer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group