Plate

This blue and white earthenware plate was made to commemorate Scottish military heroes. It dates from around 1810.

The dish is decorated in blue and white underglaze transfer. Scotland is represented by the female figure Caledonia, wearing a bonnet and plaid. She holds a scroll listing Scottish war heroes. To the left of her is a Highland warrior and at her feet putti, representing the Arts.

The scroll lists heroes of recent wars against France, along with those of the earlier Scottish kingdom such as Sir William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce. The later names on the scroll include Admiral Duncan, Sir Ralph Abercromby, and Sir Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch.

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Online ID:	000-180-002-174-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland M.1984.117
Date:	Around 1810 c. 1810
Material:	Ceramic; decorated in blue and white transfer. Inscription: Romantic depiction of a Highlander & figure of Victory in bonnet and plaid with scroll with WALLACE, BRUCE, HAMILTON, DOUGLAS...
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What:	Dish
Subject:	Ceramics and glass
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Description:	Earthenware dish decorated in blue and white transfer with a Highlander, figure of Victory and names of Scottish military heroes
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