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Urn

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-28230

Description

Pearlware blue transfer-printed urn with molded handles. Bands of alternating dendritic and diaper pattern around rim, neck, and handles. Body of urn is decorated with a landscape scene of four individuals in the foreground overlooking a body of water with several sailboats and a large building on cliff in the background. Catskill Moss, Fairmount Gardens, and C.C. printed on bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

urns
pearlware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
earthenware
Urn, Decorative
Urn, Decorative

Inscription

Catskill Moss/ Fairmount Gardens/ C.C. (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 1/4 (H), 12 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. G. S Curtis

Accession Number

1918.759

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