Plate: "Our misadventure with the raft in crossing the Canon river"

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Date:1863 - 1870 (c.)

Description:Part of the Lord Milton Dessert Service.

This service commemorates an expedition through British territory in Canada during 1862-1863.

The key expedition members were Lord Milton, son of Earl Fitzwilliam, and his doctor, William Butler Cheadle.

Scenes on the plates are based on drawings and photographs made en route by Dr. Cheadle.

Two dessert services were produced - one for each gentleman. These plates bear the monogram of Lord Milton.

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Plate: "Our misadventure with the raft in crossing the Canon river"

Part of the Lord Milton Dessert Service. This service commemorates an expedition through British ...

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Part of the Lord Milton Dessert Service. This service commemorates an expedition through British ...

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Donor ref:2002.C.442 (158/20570)

Source: Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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