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1920

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1997

  • We acquired this object.

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Plate (Germany)

This is a plate. It was manufactured by Wachtersbach. It is dated 1920–40 and we acquired it in 1997. 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 3.8, width 39, depth 34.5 centimeters

It has the following markings

On bottom in underglaze blue, "Dec.3326.16". Also, incised in clay "GOR786(?)" and a ridged iron shape.

Cite this object as

Plate (Germany); Manufactured by Waechtersbach (Germany); glazed earthenware; height 3.8, width 39, depth 34.5 centimeters; Gift of Victor Wiener; 1997-170-13

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