National Museums Liverpool M2233
Shape Type
Miscellaneous
Pattern Type
Literature, Classical, Mythology, and the Arts
Date
1770-1780
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.60 in (32.00 cm)
  • Length: 12.60 in (32.00 cm)
  • Width: 0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Maker
Unknown
Printer's Name
Guy Green

Description:

Tin-glazed earthenware (so-called delftware) tile printed in purple in Liverpool by Guy Green. John Sadler wrote to Josiah Wedgwood on 25 April 1770 "We received your's, and have made several Essays towards a Purple Colour some Time ago, but find it very difficult - We shall not however give it up - If you can give us any Hint shall be obliged to you.'
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