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Basin

Object Name:
Basin
Object ID:
1966.608.02
Place of Origin:
England
Date:
circa 1800
Description:
Basin, part of a set along with a pitcher and chamber pot (1966.608.1-.3). Creamware earthenware, with hand-painted pinkish-purple lustre decoration. Slightly out-of-round bowl has footed base, and a spreading rim. Two lustre bands below the rim: 3/8" wide, and a narrow band 1" below the top. Body is decorated with English scene of a thatched cottage, part of the ruins of a church tower and a door at left. There are trees and mountains in the background.
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware - Cream ware
Dimensions:
H-4.65 W-12.1 D-11.8 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
Cottages
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