Accession # | 1995.150.2 |
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Manufacturer | Union Porcelain Works |
Title | Push Plate |
Date | ca. 1885 |
Medium | Porcelain |
Dimensions | 7 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 5/16 in. (20.0 x 6.0 x 0.8 cm) |
Marks | On reverse printed in red: "U.P.W." |
Credit Line | Gift of Emma and Jay Lewis |
Location | Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf K (Ceramics) |
Description | Push Plate, porcelain. White body, rectangular in shape, with semi-circular projections at top and bottom; molded on all edges. Holes within each circular projection for attachment to door. In center of push plate, in black letters: "PULL"; above and below are sprigs of flowers and foliage painted brown. CONDITION: Black lettering rubbed, especially at two middle letters. A series of three chips along right middle edge; other chips at each corner on the right. |