Plate c. 1829

This transferware plate, produced in the Staffordshire Potteries around 1829, features a central image of the state seal of Rhode Island. The seal depicts an anchor and two dolphins, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and the inscription "Rhode Island." The plate's border is decorated with a repeating pattern of blue and white floral motifs, a common decorative style of the time. This type of commemorative plate was popular in the 19th century, serving as a reminder of home or a symbol of state pride.