Union Porcelain Works (1863–ca. 1922). <em>Plate (One From a Set of Five)</em>, ca. 1879–1891. Porcelain, 7/8 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (2.2 x 18.4 x 18.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 75.165.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 75.165.3_bw.jpg)

Union Porcelain Works (1863–ca. 1922). Plate (One From a Set of Five), ca. 1879–1891. Porcelain, 7/8 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (2.2 x 18.4 x 18.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 75.165.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 75.165.3_bw.jpg)

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Plate (One From a Set of Five)

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

MANUFACTURER Union Porcelain Works, 1863–ca. 1922

MEDIUM Porcelain

Place Made: Brooklyn, New York, United States

DATES ca. 1879–1891

DIMENSIONS 7/8 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (2.2 x 18.4 x 18.4 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS Transfer printed on bottom: in orange "UNION / PORCELAIN / WORKS / GREEN POINT / NY" within urn-shaped vessel and "3 89" below; in green, "U.P.W." above head of eagle

SIGNATURE no signature

INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 75.165.3

CREDIT LINE H. Randolph Lever Fund

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION White porcelain plate. Square shape with scalloped corners, polychrome decoration, ring base. Gilt edge, bright turquoise border fading toward white center. Yellow, orange, and pink flowers painted on turquoise border. Japanese taste. CONDITION - Excellent; minor scratches on surface from normal wear; chip along underside of edge not visible from face of plate.

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Union Porcelain Works (1863–ca. 1922). Plate (One From a Set of Five), ca. 1879–1891. Porcelain, 7/8 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (2.2 x 18.4 x 18.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 75.165.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 75.165.3_bw.jpg)

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