Plate
Ceramic plate with warm cobalt blue and white printed decoration and floral borders, belonging to a set of twelve called “Old English – 12 months series”. Each plate represents a month of the year. Month of July”: a young boy in summer dress, wearing a sailor’s beret with pompon, follows a young girl in a sleeveless dress as she moves to the left. In the background, a marina setting shows rowboats moored in front of small fishermen’s cottages.
- Accession Number 2021.59.60.7
- Fabricant / Éditeur Wedgwood
- Date 1879
- Materials ceramics, fine earthenware
- Technique cooked, enamelled?, varnish?
- Measurements 26,3 cm
Historical context
From the 17th to the 19th century, the ceramics and pottery industries expanded considerably in England. Numerous factories opened their doors, enabling the development of urban centers such as London, Kent and Devon. Among the most important manufacturers, the Wedgewood company in Staffordshire stands out. Founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgewood, the company gained notoriety for its influence on ceramic manufacturing and production technique...
- Accession Number 2021.59.60.7
- Fabricant / Éditeur Wedgwood
- Date 1879
- Materials ceramics, fine earthenware
- Technique cooked, enamelled?, varnish?
- Measurements 26,3 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Jacques Lacaille, 2021.059.060.007
Photo by Michel Pinault
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