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Cosmetic Jar

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-5559

Description

A) Baluster shaped body, pierced walls, painted "Wedgewood" blue with white highlights. B) Conical shaped top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jars
metal
piercing
Unidentified Metal
Pierced
JAR, COSMETIC

Inscription

A) Base stamped ""PERFUMER/(?) TAYLOR/LONDON""

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

3.625 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.862AB

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