commemorative plate / Father Mathew Administering the Total Abstinance Pledge

Plate, probably Sunderland, about 1840. Glazed white earthenware souvenir plate. Octagonal shape; rim flange moulded with individual flowers. Moulded rope edge painted with purple lustre. Transfer printed in brown with Father Mathew in top coat and top hat preaching to a kneeling well dressed penitents. The Legend is 'Father Mathew Administering the Total Abstinance Pledge';
Father Mathew Administering the Total Abstinance Pledge
Object Number:
DC:1978.30
Institution:
NMI
Date:
18381850
Place of production:
Sunderland, England
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