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Basin

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-254866

Description

Blue transfer printed circular form. Flat rim with lancet decoration, broad floral band. Rounded well with Massachusetts State house and Boston Common with cows in foreground. Exterior decorated with State house design repeated twice. Stands on plain foot ring.

Details

Descriptive Terms

basins (vessels)
earthenware
Basin

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

173.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

4 7/8 (H), 12 7/16 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.378

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