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Jardiniere

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1910

GUSN

GUSN-175345

Description

Two semi-circular shaped planters. White earthenware with eight feet at the bottom. Vertical ribbing around outside. Floral swags applied over ribbing with bows in between swags. Two planters fit together to form circle with hole in center for another planter. (A&B)

Details

Descriptive Terms

jardinières (containers)
earthenware
Planter
Jardinière
Jardinière

Inscription

[Circle with shield inside and possibly bird inside shield] "[Backwards "R"]VR" (Impressed stamp)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 x 10 x 5 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.814.4

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