Physical Description
One earthenware plate base and rim fragment. Tiny fragment of maker's mark is insufficient for identification of the manufacturer. Transfer print is grey 'Rhine', probably manufactured in the latter part of the 19th century.
Physical Description
One earthenware plate base and rim fragment. Tiny fragment of maker's mark is insufficient for identification of the manufacturer. Transfer print is 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, 18 Jan 2010
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Manufacture Date
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Context Number
G16//233
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
Maker's mark. 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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Specific Activity
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Decoration
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Colour
Grey
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Archaeology, Eating & Dining, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
