Plate 1821 - 1831

This blue and white transferware plate, produced by the firm of Henshall, Williamson & Co., features a scenic landscape. The center depicts a steamboat with passengers sailing along a river near a town and a surrounding countryside. The rim is adorned with a border of floral motifs, including fruits like apples, which were popular decorative elements in 19th-century English ceramics. The plate, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the blue and white transferware style that was highly sought after during the early 19th century.