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Caster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1830

GUSN

GUSN-37632

Description

Pear-shaped, pearlware caster with mushroom-shaped top. Ribbed band of molding, hand-painted green, encircles body. Replacement lead stopper wrapped with cloth and string.

Details

Descriptive Terms

casters (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
hand-painted
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. Theodore Chapin Beebe

Accession Number

1935.89

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