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Knife Rest

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1890

GUSN

GUSN-33853

Description

Pearlware knife rest with blue and yellow diamond-shaped pattern on triangular body with two triangular ends.

Details

Descriptive Terms

knife rests
pearlware
glazing (coating)
lozenges
Rest, Knife
Earthenware
Diamond
Rest, Knife

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 1 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Stuart Mitchell

Accession Number

1931.193

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