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Wall flowerpot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1950

GUSN

GUSN-293469

Description

One of a pair of majolica plant pots molded in the shape of a basket. Shaped with a flat side to hang against wall. Buff base with white glaze on basket and yellow on basket rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flowerpots
earthenware
ceramic glaze
Flowerpot, Hanging

Inscription

"ITALIA" (Text under a 5-part symbol.)

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Italy

Dimensions

7 1/8 x 7 5/8 x 3 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.280.1

Related Items

Title Wall flowerpot Accession Number 1958.280.2

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