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Vase

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1880

GUSN

GUSN-19786

Description

Redware unglazed molded vase w/ raised wheat decoration and black band around waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

vases
molding (forming)
redware
wheat straw
Redware
Molded
Wheat
VASE

Inscription

Imprinted on bottom: ""W 50S(?)/ 21""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Location of Origin

Etruria, England

Dimensions

4.125 (H), 3.875 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.627

Date

1840-1880 (Possibly)

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