Physical Description
One fragment from an earthenware plate. Decoration is blue transfer printed design, pattern name is 'Albe(rt?) Star'. Maker's mark includes pattern name and the initials FM, which have been attributed to Francis Morley of Staffordshire (1845 - 1858).
Physical Description
One fragment from an earthenware plate. Decoration is blue transfer printed design, pattern name is 'Albe(rt?) Star'. Maker's mark includes pattern name and the initials FM, which have been attributed to Francis Morley of Staffordshire (1845 - 1858).
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 Name
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Manufacture Date
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Context Number
G12/15/16/032
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
Maker's Mark. The initials FM were used by Francis Morley (& Co). This firm became Morley and Ashworth in 1858 and it is possible that older marks continued to be used.
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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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Provenance
Staffordshire
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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References
Godden 1991: 449
[Book] Godden, Geoffrey A. 1991. Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks., 1991, 449 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Eating & Dining, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
