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Waste Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-304857

Description

Earthenware footed waste bowl with white body and hand-painted polychrome swag and tassel decoration. Partial tea service, nineteen pieces includes tea and coffee cups, six saucers, two plates, a sugar bowl, and a teapot.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slop bowls
earthenware
hand-painted
Container, Food Waste
Bowl, Waste
Bowl, Waste

Additional Identification Number

1947.799.1-.19

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/4 (H), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. Arthur Johnson

Accession Number

1947.799.4

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