Summary
Polychrome transfer printed pots were at the height of their popularity in the 1860s. Few were produced after 1890. This pot is one of a series of 8 that were designed to commemorate the Crimean War (1854-1856).
Physical Description
One fragment of a polychrome transfer printed condiment pot. The pattern is 'Charge of the Scots Greys at Balaklava', celebrating one of the battles of the Crimean War (1854-1856).
Physical Description
One fragment of a polychrome transfer printed condiment pot. The pattern is 'Charge of the Scots Greys at Balaklava', celebrating one of the battles of the Crimean War (1854-1856).
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
G12//
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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
Polychrome
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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References
Fletcher 1975: 8; Williams-Wood 1972: 39; Clark 1949: 73
[Book] Fletcher, Edward. 1975. Collecting Pot Lids., 1975, 8 Pages
[Book] Williams-Wood, Cyril. 1972. Staffordshire Pot Lids and Their Potters., 1972, 39 Pages
[Book] Clark, Harold G. 1949. Underglaze Colour Picture Prints on Staffordshire Pottery., 1949, 73 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Food & Beverages, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
