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Commemorative Bowl

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1930

GUSN

GUSN-305160

Description

Bowl with color image of the Langdon House. Molded bead and leaf pattern around edge of rim. Purple and green iridescent glaze on rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bowls (vessels)
souvenirs
earthenware
lusterware
decals
Commemorative
Commemorative

Inscription

"Governor Langdon House, Portsmouth, N.H." (Black ink)
"Made in Germany / for / Geo B. French Co., / Portsmouth, N.H." (Orange ink)

Additional Identification Number

1116.1
992

Maker

George B. French Co. (Retailer)

Location of Origin

Germany

Dimensions

6 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Diane Viera

Accession Number

2014.158.1

Places

Germany

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