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Caster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1830

GUSN

GUSN-37631

Description

Bullet-shaped pearlware caster. Band of scalloped and ribbed molding encircles body below perforated top. Molded band is hand-painted green.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Theodore Chapin Beebe

Accession Number

1935.88

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