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Compote

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1874

GUSN

GUSN-61050

Description

Cream, red, and green scallop shell compote supported by branches of coral and seashells.

Details

Descriptive Terms

compotes
creamware
Bowl, Serving
Compote
Compote

Associated Building

Original to Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House (Gloucester, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 1/8 x 11 1/2 x 10 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.1914

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