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- Plate, 1689-1695 - A well-to-do family in the late-17th century displayed decorated plates like this one on a table or in an open cupboard. The dishes, not used as common serving items, showed the owner's wealth and good taste. The plate's decorative motifs varied, but popular themes included: images of royalty, biblical stories, flowers, and may also have the owner's initials and a date.
- 1689-1695
- Collections - Artifact
Plate, 1689-1695
A well-to-do family in the late-17th century displayed decorated plates like this one on a table or in an open cupboard. The dishes, not used as common serving items, showed the owner's wealth and good taste. The plate's decorative motifs varied, but popular themes included: images of royalty, biblical stories, flowers, and may also have the owner's initials and a date.
- Plate, 1702-1714 - A well-to-do family in the early-18th century displayed decorated plates like this one on a table or in an open cupboard. The dishes, not used as common serving items, showed the owner's wealth and good taste. The plate's decorative motifs varied, but popular themes included: images of royalty, biblical stories, flowers, and may also have the owner's initials and a date.
- 1702-1714
- Collections - Artifact
Plate, 1702-1714
A well-to-do family in the early-18th century displayed decorated plates like this one on a table or in an open cupboard. The dishes, not used as common serving items, showed the owner's wealth and good taste. The plate's decorative motifs varied, but popular themes included: images of royalty, biblical stories, flowers, and may also have the owner's initials and a date.
- Dish, 1689-1695 - Large, decorative, late-17th century dishes, also known as chargers, were serving plates displayed on tables or in open cupboards in the households of well-to-do individuals. The chargers showed off the owner's good taste and wealth. While decorative motifs varied, popular themes included: royalty, biblical stories, and flowers.
- 1689-1695
- Collections - Artifact
Dish, 1689-1695
Large, decorative, late-17th century dishes, also known as chargers, were serving plates displayed on tables or in open cupboards in the households of well-to-do individuals. The chargers showed off the owner's good taste and wealth. While decorative motifs varied, popular themes included: royalty, biblical stories, and flowers.