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Bowl

Object Name:
Bowl
Object ID:
1979.066
Date:
1847-1859
Description:
Bowl. Transfer-printed earthenware. Circular bowl with flaring rim and slightly scalloped edge. Body divided into twelve segments. Deep foot ring present. Decorated on obverse and reverse in brown transfer print. Central design on obverse depicts a church with ornate roof and windows decorations, a river in the foreground, a small fence and trees on the opposite side of the river and a building and mountains in the background. Rim decoration includes urns with flowers surrounded with scroll and floral designs. Rim decoration is repeated on reverse of bowl. Several marks on reverse include: impressed mark: "STONE WARE / ____". A printed mark "EVANS & HILL / Concord N H / IMPORTERS". Also a printed "X" in black. Adhesive label on obverse "Evans & Hill / Concord N.H. / Importers".
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware - Pearl ware
Dimensions:
H-4.3 Dia-13.5 inches
Provenance:
Purchase from antique's dealer, Roberta Carr.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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