Physical Description
Three conjoining fragments from the base of an earthenware plate. Decoration is an unidentified black transfer printed pattern. Partial maker's mark includes the letters 'R. H.'. This item may have been manufactured by Ralph Hammersley of Staffordshire, who was in production between 1860 and 1905.
Physical Description
Three conjoining fragments from the base of an earthenware plate. Decoration is an unidentified black transfer printed pattern. Partial maker's mark includes the letters 'R. H.'. This item may have been manufactured by Ralph Hammersley of Staffordshire, who was in production between 1860 and 1905.
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
G13/1314/044
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Decoration
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Colour
Black
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Provenance
Staffordshire
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Type of item
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References
Godden 1991: 305
[Book] Godden, Geoffrey A. 1991. Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks., 1991, 305 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Eating & Dining, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
