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Basin

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-47815

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware basin with border of flowers, scrolls, and eagles surrounding scene of the bridge over the river Schuylkill.

Details

Descriptive Terms

basins (vessels)
pearlware
earthenware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
scrolls (motifs)
floral patterns
eagles (birds)
Vessel
Basin
Transfer Printed
Basin

Inscription

"Upper Ferry Bridge/over the/River Schuylkill" (Printed on bottom)

Additional Identification Number

1969.469A

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

4 1/2 (H), 12 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. E. Stuart Pratt

Accession Number

1969.469.1

Places

County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]

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