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Waste Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1817-1822

GUSN

GUSN-17543

Description

Black transfer-printed pearlware waste bowl. Black painted bands around the rim and foot. Transfer-printed scenes depicting children playing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slop bowls
pearlware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Container, Food Waste
Bowl, Waste
Bowl, Waste

Inscription

Painted and impressed on bottom: ""Shorthose & Co.""

Additional Identification Number

1949.105b

Maker

Shorthose & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3 1/4 (H), 6 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1949.105.2

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