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Soup plate

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made in Glasgow

Postcard of Soup plate.
000-100-103-922-C
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Soup plate

This transfer-printed earthenware soup plate was exported to South East Asia by the Glasgow potters, J. and M.P. Bell and Company. It dates from between 1842 and 1880.

The pattern is called 'HARVEST'. The centre shows figures lifting sheaves of corn. The border design consists of four identical scenes showing a country cottage with cows and trees. These are divided by a knotwork pattern of snowdrop heads.

Bells started exporting by the 1860s. Their trade with South East Asia was particularly important.


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Online ID: 000-100-103-922-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 648
Date: 1842 - 1880
Between 1842 and 1880
Material: Earthenware. Inscription: HARVEST / J & M P B & CO
Dimensions: 270 mm
What: Plate, soup
Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Co. (Maker)
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Description: Earthenware soup plate with a centre design showing figures lifting sheaves of corn, by J. and M.P. Bell and Co. about 1842 - 1880 for export to south-east Asia
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