Souvenir Plate, "The Capitol" Canberra; Aynsley; 1927

Name/Title

Souvenir Plate, "The Capitol" Canberra

About this object

White glazed rectangular plate with fluted edges and colour transfer picture of a depiction of Parliament House and surrounds with the wording '"THE CAPITOL" CANBERRA OPENED BY T. R. H. THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF YORK MAY 1927'. The plate has a gilt rim and the picture shows a green landscaped foreground with cars travelling to and from the building.

Small chip to underside

Maker

Aynsley

Maker Role

Potter

Date Made

1927

Place Made

England

Medium and Materials

Clay, glaze, ink

Inscription and Marks

Printed on front '"THE CAPITOL" CANBERRA/ OPENED BY/ T.R.H. THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF YORK./ MAY 1927'

Stamped on base in green ink 'AYNSLEY/ [crown] MADE/ IN/ ENGLAND'

Measurements

163mm L, 138mm W, 27mm H