Physical Description
One base and rim of a white-glazed earthenware saucer. Has a partial maker's mark on the base indicating it was manufactured by Bridgewood & Son of Staffordshire between circa 1885 and circa 1891.
Physical Description
One base and rim of a white-glazed earthenware saucer. Has a partial maker's mark on the base indicating it was manufactured by Bridgewood & Son of Staffordshire between circa 1885 and circa 1891.
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
G16//
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
Maker's mark. Samson Bridgewood (& Son) was in production from 1805 but the maker's mark is typical of that used after 1885. After 1891,'England' was added to the mark.
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Decoration
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Colour
White
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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: 101-102
[Book] Godden, Geoffrey A. 1991. Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks., 1991, 101-102 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Eating & Dining, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
