Plate - Isabella Thomas

DESCRIPTION

TitlePlate - Isabella ThomasObject TypeObjectDatec.1908DescriptionRoyal Worcester Porcelain Plate - Magpie.

This plate has a textured border brown in colour with floral designs. In the centre of the plate is a Magpie perched on a branch.
Makers MarkRoyal Worcester, England + R. Austin Flavelle Brothers LimitedAcknowledgementArtist is Reginald Austin - Royal Wocester Porcelian Artist.Provenance and SignifcanceThis plate belonged to Isabella (nee Dickson) and William Thomas.

Isabella (Bella) was born in Scotland and came to Australia c.1879. She worked as a nurse and matron before her marriage to William Makin Thomas (son of John Thomas and Maria Haslam) in 1888.

Bella and William were unable to have children. They had a pet magpie for many years who they adored, and purchased this plate in his honour. Bella and William used two glass salt cellars, brought to Australia by William's parents in 1838, as feeding dishes for their beloved pet.

William Thomas bequeathed over 1000 books to the Shellharbour School of Arts. A room to house the books was built by Isabella, in his memory.

Isabella died at Calderwood 6 August 1933.DonorFoulger, Carol

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialPorcelain.Dimensions23.5cm Diameter

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryDOMESTIC EQUIPMENTSecondaryOrnaments

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsThomas, William and Sarah CollectionThomas Memorial Library CollectionFamilyThomasLocalityShellharbour Village

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Plate - Isabella Thomas