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Sugar Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-11001

Description

Blue transfer-printed earthenware sugar bowl. Floral border adorns rim and cover. Nature scene featuring zebras decorate the body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sugar bowls
earthenware
transfer printing
Bowl, Serving
Bowl, Sugar
Bowl, Sugar

Inscription

[Great Seal of U.S.] printed on bottom; 29 impressed.

Maker

John Rogers & Son (Maker)

Location of Origin

Longport, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

6 1/4 x 5 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. William W. Taylor

Accession Number

1917.202AB

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