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Gabriel Montagnon
 French (1899 - 1937) Primary



MCT Monogrammed Plate

1899 - 1915
Ceramic

1 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. (3.18 cm x 26.04 cm x 26.04 cm)

Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number: 2013.5.12
Geography: Europe, France
Classification: Tools and Equipment; Food Processing, Preparation, & Service; Food Service
Collection: Deanery Collection
Description: This set of monogrammed china – originally a total of 25 plates – was commissioned by M. Carey Thomas from the workshop of the Italian Montagnon family. The workshop was founded in the city of Nevers, France, in the late 16th century and continued to operate into the late 19th century under the ownership of Antoine Montagnon. The signature on the back of the plates identifies Antoine’s son, Gabriel, as the creator of this set of dishes.

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This object has the following keywords:
ceramic*, dinner plates*, French*, monograms*, plates*
  • ceramic - Refers to any of various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature.
  • dinner plates - Plates for holding an individual portion of the main course of a meal; often circular, but sometimes oval, octagonal, or other form.
  • French - Refers to the culture of the modern nation of France, or in general to cultures that have occupied the area of the modern nation in western Europe.
  • monograms - Ornamental arrangements of the initials or letters of a name, often used to indicate ownership or patronage.
  • plates - Shallow, usually circular dishes from which food is eaten.

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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
  • The Deanery Remembered Bryn Mawr College , May 1, 1985 – May 29, 1985

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