Angular hexagonal form with sharply flared rim; handles at either side; body decorated with mulberry transfer print of Washington funerary vase in landscape; molding below rim decorated with foliate band and spearhead border; body waisted above foot; foot decorated with spearhead band; inverted bell shaped cover with eight panels; mesh band with reserves on rim.
sugar bowls
ironstone (pottery)
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
tin (metal)
funerals
vases
Ironstone
Tin Glazed
Vase
Funeral
Transfer Printed
BOWL, SUGAR
Impressed and printed marks on various pieces: Podmore, Walker & Co.
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),
Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)
Tunstall, England; England
7.75 (H), 5.125 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler
1977.862.2AB
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