Physical Description
One fragment of earthenware plate rim. The decoration is blue transfer print and the pattern 'Chantilly'. Probably manufactured after circa 1816.
Physical Description
One fragment of earthenware plate rim. The decoration is blue transfer print and the pattern 'Chantilly'. Probably manufactured after circa 1816.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Historical Archaeology, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Godden Mackay Logan Heritage Consultants (GML), Department of Archaeology, La Trobe University, Australia Gallery, History & Technology Department, Museum Victoria, 20 Nov 2009
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Manufacture Date
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Context Number
G12/9/13/011
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
The pattern 'Chantilly' is listed as being manufactured by John Thomson and Sons of Glasgow between 1816 and 1884, although the pattern may also have been used by other potters.
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Decoration
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Colour
Blue
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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References
Little 1969: 125
[Book] Little, Wilfred L. 1969. Staffordshire Blue: Underglaze Blue Transfer-Printed Earthenware., 1969, 125 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Eating & Dining, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
