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Chamber pot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-14336

Description

Circular domed ribbed top w/ relief leaf and floriform knop on conforming squat baluster form base w/ flared foot and applied "C" scroll handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chamber pots
earthenware
lead glaze
molding (forming)
Earthenware
Lead Glaze
Molded
POT, CHAMBER

Inscription

Transfer-printed on bottom: ""STONECHINA/ J.W. PANKHURST/ HANLEY"" w/ Royal Arms insignia.

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Pankhurst, J. W. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England

Dimensions

10 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.352AB

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