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1958.2

ID Number: 1958.2
Category: T&E For Materials
Sub-category: food service T&E
Item Name: platter
Materials: CLAY, STONEWARE
Measurements: overall: 12 1/2 in x 15 3/4 in
Description: Elliptical; rim curves upward; white background; cobalt blue transfer; colour of transfer ran and much of background has bluish tinge; floral transfer in centre; floral leaves on rim
History: "Bought by Adelia Larkin Kelly Cruise and Joseph Cruise, natives of County Roscommon, Ireland, in Toronto in 1842. Brought by ox train to township of Moore, Lambton County Ontario shortly after." "Flowing stone war" was fired in an atmosphere into which volatile chlorides had been purposely introduced. The result was that the colour of the printing spread or flowed into the glaze, creating the much-admired blurred or misty look. A deep blue was the colour most in demand, but others were given the same treatment. Next to blue in popularity, came mulberry. Printed wares with flowing effect were also produced in black, yellow, brown and green. The first flown ware was put on market in England before Queen Victoria came to the throne, but essentially this was a fashion of Victorian days. The 1840's and 1850's represented the peak period of its popularity in Canada, and ironstone, or stone ware, was the favourite medium for its display
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

Cruise, Joseph

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