"Dog" Dish, 1840-1860
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The use of earthenware increased during the mid-nineteenth century as the price decreased. Decorative elements included transfer prints that depicted ordinary scenes that appealed to consumers. This small eight-sided earthenware dish, molded, with a rope and floral border, features "Dog" in word and image.
The use of earthenware increased during the mid-nineteenth century as the price decreased. Decorative elements included transfer prints that depicted ordinary scenes that appealed to consumers. This small eight-sided earthenware dish, molded, with a rope and floral border, features "Dog" in word and image.
Artifact
Dish (Vessel for food)
Date Made
1840-1860
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.309.3400
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Earthenware
Pearlware
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.75 in
Inscriptions
on front: DOG
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