"Dog" Dish, 1840-1860

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Dish (Vessel for food)

Date Made

1840-1860

Place of Creation

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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