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Caster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-46611

Description

Pear-shaped, pearlware caster with dome-shaped, perforated top. A blue floret is hand-painted on top of the dome and a blue band is painted around the dome base. At the junction of the top and body is a hand-painted blue feather edge. A blue band is painted on the foot. The stopper is missing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Byron Dexter

Accession Number

1962.58

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