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1920

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1940

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Plate (Germany)

This is a plate. It was manufactured by Elsterwerda. It is dated 1920–40 and we acquired it in 1996. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Victor Wiener. It is credited Gift of Victor Wiener.

Its dimensions are

height 2.9, diameter 19.7 centimeters

It has the following markings

On bottom of plate in rust, a shield containing a design and "Germany" surmounted by a banderolle stating "Elsterwerda". Also in rust, "U.1128" and "16". And, near the center, an inceised "A".

Cite this object as

Plate (Germany); Manufactured by Elsterwerda (Germany); glazed earthenware; height 2.9, diameter 19.7 centimeters; Gift of Victor Wiener; 1996-18-101

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