Description:
English creamware press-molded, shell-shaped dish with a green shell-edged, scalloped rim, and two inner raised green scalloped bands forming two rows, each row with its own pattern of verticals lines. The dish is supported by three applied, triangular peg legs. Formerly in the collection of PVMA - number unknown. This form was used to hold fruit or vegetable pickles on the dining table. Imitiating naturalistic forms such as shells and leaves, British earthenware potters of the late 18th and early 19th centuries produced large quantities of both creamware and pearlware forms. Benjamin Lownes' inventory taken in July 1809, Prince Georges County, Maryland, lists "1 sett of Green edged Wedgewood" which included "3 pickle plates."
Label Text:
Pickle leaves were filled with savory pickles during first or second course of dinner or could contain sweetmeats and be incorporated into the dessert service.
Subjects:
Pottery; glaze (coating by location) Link to share this object record:
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