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China Cheese Dish

c. 1900 - 1910
Subcollections
The Taylor Cabinet
Overview

Large rectangular white china Cheese dish with lid

Part A. The plate is made of white china with a heavy beveled pattern and ruffled edges.
Part B.The lid is made of white china with a heavy beveled pattern and gold painted handle

Historical information

This object was bought before 1912 and donated to the Busselton Historical Society by Mrs A Christopher.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2018.23a.b
Item type
Collectibles
Objects
Themes
Social History
Material
Bone China
Width
21 cm
Height or length
28 cm
Depth
16 cm
Contextual information

The object is an example of the butter/ cheese covered dish that was used in households to store cheese/ butter before refrigerators existed.

Keywords
Ceramic
Year
c. 1900 - 1910
Statement of significance

No known Significance

Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Monday, 25 March, 2024
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White china cheese dish with gold handle
White china cheese dish with gold handle

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