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Jar for Magla Toilet Cream

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-18186

Description

Porcelain covered jar; blue decoration on white; "Countie of Boston" painted in blue on cover; foliate scrolled decoration (transfer printed) on sides; paper seal around bottom of cover and top rim of jar.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jars
porcelain
transfer printing
leaf scrolls
Porcelain
Transfer Printed
Scroll
JAR

Inscription

Painted on side: ""C.J. COUNTIE & CO/ CHEMISTS/ BOSTON U.S.A.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

C.J. Countie & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

2.75 (H), 3.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2282AB

Date

1860-1890 (Possibly)

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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