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However, tablewares of similar design could be used for serving both savoury and sweet courses, even in some of the most elaborate services. The distinction between the two may therefore not be as rigid as often thought. At the time that this plate was made, soup and dinner plates were usually set out before the start of the meal and clean plates were brought by servants when the dessert was served.<br><br><b>Materials & Making</b><br>The raw materials of the Worcester porcelain factory included soaprock (soapstone), which resulted in a type of porcelain that was resistant to both regular use and the thermal shock of hot water. Worcester's recipe was therefore suitable for tablewares and tea and coffee services.<br><br><b>Trading</b><br>The Worcester factory sold much of its output through wholesale warehouses in London.<br><br><b>Social Class</b><br>Transfer-printed porcelain tablewares such as this were relatively inexpensive to make. 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