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Bowl, Finger

Object Name:
Bowl, Finger
Object ID:
1970.039.05.1
Creator:
Phelps, Helen B.Ceramicist
Place of Origin:
Tamworth, NH
Date:
1940-1950
Description:
Finger bowl - Earthenware with blue glaze. Circular body with curved sides. Maker's mark painted in black on bottom, cipher, "H" with taller "T" through center curved top.
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware
Dimensions:
H-0.9 Dia-2.5 inches
Provenance:
Made by Helen Phelps in Sandwich-Tamworth area, NH, using sand dug there. A part of the old kiln was still standing in 1969.
Credit Line:
Gift of Grace Pennock
Subjects:
Crafts
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