Plate, with bust of Queen Caroline

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This glazed earthenware plate depicting Queen Caroline, was made at one of the potteries in Prestonpans in East Lothian. It dates from around 1820.

The plate's border is decorated with crowns, Prince of Wales feathers and flower sprays.

In 1795, George IV married Caroline of Brunswick while he was still Prince Regent. On the death of his father in 1820, he became king. While Caroline was referred to as Queen, her position as such was never recognised as she and George were separated. She died in 1821.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-308-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1909.1
• Date: Around 1820
  c. 1820
  
• Material: Earthenware
  Plate
  
• Dimensions: 8.25" D
  
• What: Plate
  
• Subject:
• Who: Queen Caroline
  
• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Prestonpans
  
• Event:
• Description: Plate of glazed pottery with a bust of Queen Caroline in the centre and crowns, Prince of Wales' feathers and flower sprays on the border in polychrome, made at Prestonpans, c. 1820
  
• References:
  • Norris, H & Curtis, O. Costume & Fashion, Volume Six, The Nineteenth Century. London & Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1933, p 51. 
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