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Chamber pot with lid.

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-310732

Description

White ironstone chamber pot with side handle and lid with handle. Royal Ironstone China.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chamber pots
earthenware
Receptacle, Human Waste
Pot, Chamber
Pot, Chamber

Inscription

Box marked "Family White Iron Stone Chamber Pot. Purchased lid."
Label on bottom of pot: "Jockwig chamber pot. Purchased in 1925 New York Times."

Additional Identification Number

1299.27

Maker

Royal China (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

7 (H), 8 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust

Accession Number

2015.62.27AB

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