Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Commemorative Saucer |
Object ID |
2006.1.2fR |
Collection |
SLAVERY, PLANTATION SOCIETY AND EMANCIPATION |
Object Name |
Plate, Commemorative |
Date |
c.1838 |
Dimensions |
Dia-14.5 cm |
Description |
Small cream coloured saucer with embossed floral designs around the rim. The center of the object has an image of a topless male figure with a rod and sack over shoulder and a container in his hand, surrounded by colourful scenery. Writting is above the image and it states: " Me take me rodd da carie piece, de nigga der. An all come behind me, get de fum fum;" and writting is also below the image that states " wid me centung da me back, chacolata de ma pan; Me da mash putto putto, me da tink pon Quacco Sam, wid me." This saucer was manufactured in England for the "Fancy Warehouse" a shop owned by Rebecca Brandon a Jewish business woman. |
Credit line |
Courtesy: The Institute of Jamaica |
Legal Status |
This image can be used for educational purposes without restrictions. A higher quality image may attract fees. |
Provenance |
Jamaica |
Web Rights |
In Copyrights |