Plate 1800 - 1810

This earthenware plate, created by Pennsylvania German potter David Spinner between 1800 and 1810, showcases the intricate designs and inscriptions characteristic of Pennsylvania German folk art. The plate's red slip-coated surface is adorned with a stylized floral motif, painted in black, red, green, and gold. Encircling the floral design is an inscription in German script that reads "Der Morgen ist der Liebe Tag und deine Hochzeit Sonne ist das". This inscription translates to "The morning is the day of love and your wedding sun is it." The plate, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a fascinating glimpse into the decorative traditions and cultural practices of the Pennsylvania German community.