Glazed Dish (1845)
Created by: | Unknown |
Archive: | National Maritime Museum |
Reference number: | Object ID no AAA2258 |
Date: | 1845 |
Notes: | A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. A glazed and painted earthenware dish found on Beechey Island in August 1850. Four search expeditions were in the area at this time. The dish has a square shape with wavy edges painted blue. A coloured bird is painted on a white ground. |