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Washbowl

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Collection Type

  • Toys and games

Date

1850-1900

GUSN

GUSN-51247

Description

White porcelain washbowl of circular form, with a flaring rim, rounded sides and a narrow foot ring. There is relative traces of gilding at the rim edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

miniatures (toys)
washbowls
glazing (coating)
porcelain
ceramic (material)
tin (metal)
Porcelain
Tin Glazed
Unidentified Ceramic
WASHBOWL

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

0.875 (H), 2.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.1146A

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