Plate
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Plate

TitlePlate
ArtistArtist unknown (American, 19th century) Pennsylvania
Date1840 19th century
MediumEarthenware (redware), cream-colored slip, and green and clear lead glazes
Classificationplate (general, dish)
OriginPennsylvania Pennsylvania
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineField Museum of Natural History Exchange
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Plate” is a work by Artist unknown (American, 19th century) Pennsylvania, dated 1840. It is executed in earthenware (redware), cream-colored slip, and green and clear lead glazes and classified as plate (general, dish). This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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