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Flowerpot

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1950

GUSN

GUSN-293457

Description

One of a set of five polychrome majolica plant pots with design of potted flowers and incised lines and stars.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flowerpots
earthenware
ceramic glaze
Flowerpot

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Italy

Dimensions

6 (H), 6 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.284.1

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