Platter
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Platter

TitlePlatter
ArtistJames and Ralph Clews English, active 1818–36 Made for the American market West Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Date1824–36 19th century
MediumEarthenware
Classificationvessel for serving food
OriginCobridge
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineBequest of Mildred Hofeller for the Betje and Simon Straus Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Platter” is a work by James and Ralph Clews English, active 1818–36 Made for the American market West Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent, England, dated 1824–36. It is executed in earthenware and classified as vessel for serving food. 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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