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This earthenware wash basin was made by the Glasgow potters J. & M.P. Bell & Company Ltd. The pattern is called 'DUNKELD' and the basin dates from between 1881 and the 1920s.

The interior of the basin is transfer-printed with four identical groups of stylized green flowers and leaves.

Like many other potteries in the second half of the 19th century, Bell's most popular ware was transfer-printed earthenware, which was durable, decorative and affordable by the masses. Some designs were extremely well produced.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-026-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 1068
• Date: Between 1881 and the 1920s
  
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• Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: J. and M.P. Bell and Co. Ltd (Maker)
  
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• Description: Wash basin with Dunkeld pattern, by J. and M.P. Bell and Co. Ltd
  
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