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Flowerpot

Object Name:
Flowerpot
Object ID:
1942.004.11 a-b
Date:
circa 1850
Description:
Flower pot and saucer of yellow glazed earthenware. The round flaring pot has a thick molded rim, painted brown. It also has a painted floral design, rust-red flowers, gray-green leaves, blue and brown sprigs in a design around the pot. The flaring saucer has a thick molded rim painted brown. One brown line goes around the inside of the saucer. It has been mended with six staples. Adhesive label on bottom of saucert with doner information. 3/4" hole in bottom of pot. No maker's mark known.
Object register:
A. Pot
B. Saucer
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware
Dimensions:
H-3.625 Dia-4.75 inches
Provenance:
From ceramic collection of Margaret H. Jewell. No further provenance given.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
Subjects:
Flowerpots
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