Wedgwood & Co. example  included in the exhibition, represents one of the earliest examples of underglaze two-color printing. 

" /> Printed British Pottery & Porcelain | Platter

Additional Image:

A closeup of the two borders, the outer one printed in blue, the inner floral design printed in brown and painted.

 

Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Plants

Date: c. 1790-1798

Maker: Wedgwood & Co

Maker's Mark:

Impressed
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Description:

An earthenware platter, size unknown, printed in blue and brown and painted.  This line engraved pattern consists of an outer border printed in blue with a linear pattern consisting of continual vertical lines.  The inner border design of a string of flowers is printed in brown and the centers of the flowers have been painted.  A small portion of this floral design has been...


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