Plate

Creamware plate transfer-printed in black with a scene of a sailor's farewell, the sailor in striped trousers and waistcoat holding a stick, while his girl weeps into a handkerchief. In the background is his ship, with a cherub perched aloft and a castle on the shore. Inscribed above 'POOR JACK'. The title refers to a song by Charles Dibdin. The image is based on an updated version of print PAF4028 with the sailor in trousers instead of the original slop hose, and the girl in a high waisted dress. Six flower sprays are printed around the rim of the plate.

Object Details

ID: AAA4490
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Plate
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Worthington, Humble & Holland
Date made: circa 1805
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 30 x 255 mm