Platter

Name/Title

Platter

Entry/Object ID

1995.022.001

Description

Large serving platter used for turkey. Earthenware, ecru with design in brown. Design is stylized - Oriental with sailboats, flowers, berries, bamboo. Center has large decorations; 2 1/2" rim has very detailed designs continuously around. Platter is earthenware with grooves for drippings. Back of platter has molded "legs" and juice well. Stamped on back is small banner with "Sitka" on it; underneath "T. Hughes - Burslem". Rim slightly scalloped.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Roberts, Louis D.

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Feb-95 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Platter

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dish, Serving

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Serving Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

platter

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

June 30, 1997

Update Date

May 15, 2025