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Chamber pot

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-25597

Description

Footed, fluted body w/ flared rim to receive lid. Faceted rim and top. Lid and handles missing. White clay w/ pearl-glaze. Impressed "--- Edwards/ Porcelain."

Details

Descriptive Terms

chamber pots
whiteware
Whiteware
POT, CHAMBER

Inscription

Which Edwards?

Associated Building

Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.5 (H), 10 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman

Accession Number

1985.627

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