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1983

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2015

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Platter

This is a platter. It was painted by W. S. Coleman and made by Minton's Art Pottery Studio. It is dated 1871 and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. It is credited Gift from the Thomas W. Evans Collection from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 4 x 39 cm (1 9/16 x 15 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Impressed on underside: Minton / I / U/ 15/ date symbol for 1871

It is signed

Lower edge: WS Coleman

Cite this object as

Platter; Made by Minton's Art Pottery Studio; Painted by W. S. Coleman; glazed earthenware; H x diam.: 4 x 39 cm (1 9/16 x 15 3/8 in.); Gift from the Thomas W. Evans Collection from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine; 1983-69-21

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