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Caster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-31253

Description

Pear-shaped pearlware caster. Molded band around mid-section of body is hand-painted blue. Blue hand-painted band around base and floret on top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

casters (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
hand-painted
molding (forming)
perforating
Vessel, Condiment
Caster
Caster

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

4 3/4 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.124

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