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Dutch shoe

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Voorwerp
Merk
Decoratie

Classic Dutch shoe in shape with landscape and floral design.

Vraag

Is it a fake? Age of item?

Afmetingen
7 3/4 inches length x 3 inches wide
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 2

Verdict:

  • Not Delftware

Analysis:

  • Not made in Delft The term Delftware is only used for earthenware actually produced in Delft. Read more
  • More recent production technique After 1850, factories in and outside Holland developed more efficient and cheaper production techniques. This goes beyond the scope of this website. Read more
  • Unmarked An unmarked object does not necessarily mean that it is not Delftware. Only about 1/3 of all Delftware is marked. Read more

These types of items, expecially pieces that reference a 'traditional notion' of Dutch culture such as clogs/wooden shoes, windmills, kissing farmers in folk dress, have been made in great volumes for export markets, especially the US. Post-war there was a surge in demand for items like these. The writing on the bottom is stamped, but doesn't tell us much about where it was produced - only that they wanted to express the likeness to antique Delftware.

Much of it is screen printed, with some light shades with a brush, greetings jvdh.

Veel is zeefdruk, met penseel wat lichte tinten, groet jvdh.