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1959.131

ID Number: 1959.131
Category: T&E For Materials
Sub-category: food service T&E
Item Type: dinner
Item Name: plate
Maker: Podmore Walker Company
Date: 1845
Materials: CLAY, STONEWARE
Description: Rim curves slightly upward; 12-sided "Indian scene on the St. Lawrence"; leaves around edges; wavy brown lines around rim; transfer print
History: This plate is one of the multi-scene pattern "British America" based on Bartlett's Canadian scenes. This series appealed to the Victorian's romanticized view of nature and fascination with faraway lands (as Canada was perceived). In these views, Canada is not always depicted realistically, but rather with romantic serenity. "Indian scene on the St. Lawrence" plate made by Podmore. Walker Co.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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British / Britannique subject

Natives subject

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