Physical Description
One white glazed earthenware fragment from an unidentified item. Maker's mark bears the pattern name 'ALHAMBRA' and maker 'FOLEY POTTERIES'.
Physical Description
One white glazed earthenware fragment from an unidentified item. Maker's mark bears the pattern name 'ALHAMBRA' and maker 'FOLEY POTTERIES'.
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
J14//
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
Maker's mark. Alhambra is listed as being manufactured by John Thomson and Son of Glasgow. Foley Potteries established in 1827 and sold in 1892.
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Decoration
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Colour
White
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Type of item
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References
Godden 1991: 671-672; Coysh and Henrywood 1982: 18
[Book] Godden, Geoffrey A. 1991. Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks., 1991, 671-672 Pages
[Book] Coysh, Arthur W. & Henrywood, R K. 1982. The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery 1780-1880. I., 1982, 18 Pages
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