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Plate
This earthenware plate was produced as an advertisement for Drummond's Central China and Glass Warehouse in Glasgow. It was made around 1881-2.
The centre of the plate is decorated with a picture of Glasgow Cross, together with the name and address of the retailer. The rim of the plate is divided into 12 sections, each one detailing items which could be purchased from the retailer.
In Victorian times, as more products and services became available, manufacturers and shopkeepers competed with each other in an attempt to appeal to the customer. Advertising grew and became more colourful and sophisticated.
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000-100-003-310-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.MEK 588 |
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1881 Between 1881 and 1882
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Black and white transfer printed earthenware. Inscription: PLEASE NOT ADDRESS / ANDREW DRUMMOND, 26 SALTMARKET & 35 ST ANDREW STREET / GLASGOW CROSS STEEPLE, NEW SET CHIMING BELLS / INAUGURATED 25th DECEMBER 1881 BY / HON JOHN URE LORD PROVOST / J. Bo
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Dimensions: |
210 mm Dia
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Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
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Who: |
Andrew Drummond, 26 Saltmarket and 35 St Andrew Street, Glasgow (Maker) J. Bowman John Ure, Lord Provost, Glasgow
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Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
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Black and white transfer-printed earthenware plate of conventional circular shape, with a depiction of Glasgow Cross in the centre, by Andrew Drummond of Glasgow
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