Pattern

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Source Description:

The source print is from The General History of Quadrupeds by Thomas Bewick, 1790.  Bewick also did the wood block engraving.  Both Linnaeus and Buffon are referenced.

 

Shape Type: Breakfast & Tea Wares

Pattern Type: Animals

Featured Series Type: Quadrupeds - Hall

Date: c. 1825-1830

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 4.25 in (10.795 cm)

Maker: John Hall (& Sons)

Description:

An earthenware cup plate printed in blue in the Hyena or Striped Hyena pattern.  The cup plate is not marked.  The cup plate size varies from 3.38 inches to 4.25 inches. The border design consists of stylized leaves and flowers against a diamond or crosshatch background.  The Hyena pattern is also found in the bowl of the sauce tureen ladle (7 inches in length with a 2.5...


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