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Nautical Plate

c. 1930
designer

Gale Turnbull

(American, 1889–1962)
manufacturer

Leigh Potters

(American, active 1929–1938)
Culture
America, Ohio, Sebring, 20th century
Medium
ceramic, earthenware with decal decoration
Measurements
Overall: 2.2 x 25.3 cm (7/8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Weight: 540 g (1.19 lbs.)
Credit Line
Gift of Charles L. Venable and Martin K. Webb 2010.472
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
An off-white earthenware plate features a circular shape with a scalloped, fluted rim. Fine, web-like cracks cover the glazed surface. Centered on the plate is a minimalist sailboat with a vibrant red sail, brown hull, and tiny figure on blue-gray wavy lines. A small black bird and swirling blue-gray line accent the scene. The composition highlights the contrast between the bold, stylized imagery and the pale ceramic.

Nautical Plate

c. 1930

Gale Turnbull, Leigh Potters

(American, 1889–1962), (American, active 1929–1938)
America, Ohio, Sebring, 20th century

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