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Sugar Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810-1820

GUSN

GUSN-11007

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware sugar bowl. Scrolled handles and floral molded finial. Floral border surrounds rim and cover. Coastal scene featuring a group of men and women, a gazebo, and a town in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sugar bowls
earthenware
transfer printing
Bowl, Serving
Bowl, Sugar
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Bridge
Gazebo
Bowl, Sugar

Inscription

On the bottom, the number 11 is impressed. On a cloth label is: 151/JB Morris.

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Staffordshire, England

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1939.299AB

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