Physical Description
Two earthenware plate base fragments. Transfer print is blue/grey 'Rhine', probably manufactured in the latter part of the 19th century.
Physical Description
Two earthenware plate base fragments. Transfer print is blue/grey 'Rhine', probably manufactured in the latter part of the 19th century.
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
I14//
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
Rhine is a common 19th century transfer print pattern that was produced by many potteries. It was one of the cheapest transfer printed patterns available in the 19th century.
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Decoration
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Colour
Blue and Grey
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Type of item
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Keywords
Archaeology, Eating & Dining, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
