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Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
Related Person: Field Exploration Committee

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Platter

Platter
Object name 
Platter
Date 
1819-1836
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 3/4 x 17 x 13 in. ( 4.4 x 43.2 x 33 cm )
Description 
Oval pearlware platter with concave rim; dark blue transfer printed asymmetrical flower and scroll border; central scene of five mounted figures with dogs in foreground ('A Noble Hunting Party' in Dr. Syntax series)
Object Number 
1947.303
Marks 
printed: on reverse: "A/Noble Hunting/Party" stamped: on reverse: "STAFFORDSHIRE CLEWS WARRANTED"
Gallery Label 
The view of this scene is from the Dr. Syntax comic series by William Combe and illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson; the scene was called 'Dr. Syntax in search of wife'.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.