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possibly made at West Pans, East Lothian

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000-100-104-452-C
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Plate

This earthenware plate was possibly made at one of the potteries in West Pans in East Lothian. It is decorated with a central relief bust of Queen Caroline and dates from around 1820. It was identified from sherds found at the pottery site at West Pans.

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: 000-100-104-452-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1993.7
Date: Around 1820
c. 1820
Material: Earthenware, overglazed painted in polychrome. Inscription: [Queen Caroline]; [band of crowns]; [Prince of Wales feathers and flowers]
Dimensions: 190 mm D
What:
Subject:
Who: Prince of Wales
Queen Caroline
Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Prestonpans, West Pans
Event:
Description: Earthenware plate painted in overglaze polychrome with central relief bust of Queen Caroline and Prince of Wales feathers around the rim, from the pottery site at West Pans, East Lothian, 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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