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Grace Campbell's Italian Porcelain Compote
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| Accession #: | 784.30 |
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| Title: | Grace Campbell's Italian Porcelain Compote |
| Object Type: | Compote |
| Participants: |
Campbell Family (user)
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| Physical Description: | White porcelain compote with four, leaning cherub-like figures as legs and decorated with a garland of flowers around the outside of bowl. Several different flowers decorate the inside of the bowl. |
| Description: | The Campbell family may have purchased this Italian porcelain compote during their tours of the Middle East and Europe in 1904 and 1909-1910. Popular fascination with world exploration grew through the 19th century and decorative art like this was popular during this time. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Decorative Arts (Decorative Arts), Food Service (Tools & Equipment)
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| Geographical Reference: | Italy (International->Europe); Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W x Diameter 4 5/8 x 13 1/2 x 12 "
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| Materials/Techniques: |
porcelain (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
Painted in black on back: ARDALT/FIORI BIANCO/N05161/ITALY
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Helen Campbell Powell, 1960 |
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