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Caster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-10556

Description

Pearlware caster with thimble-shaped, perforated top. Body is decorated with blue, transfer-print "Willow" pattern. The top has a transfer-print pattern of white circles on varied blue background. Cork stopper.

Blue vase-shaped spongey pattern around base and top (where holes are); blue willow pattern printed around body (pagoda, willows, birds).

Details

Descriptive Terms

casters (vessels)
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
pearlware
willow pattern
Caster

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

4 1/4 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Alice Pond

Accession Number

1938.186

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