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Wash basin and stand

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1760-1780

GUSN

GUSN-53329

Description

Porcelain wash basin and wooden stand. Floral enameled polychrome swags and tassels on the rim surround a grouping of flowers and leaves in the center of the basin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

basins (vessels)
porcelain
enameling
wood (plant material)
Vessel
Basin
Basin

Associated Building

Lady Pepperrell House Main House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/4 (H), 14 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Virginia L. Hodge and Katharine D. Parry

Accession Number

1942.1303AB

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