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Posset pot
1676
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
London or Bristol; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Museum Object Number
2016.0034.015 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the estate of Nancy du Pont Cooch
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Object Number
2016.0034.015 A, B
Object Name
Posset pot
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
London or Bristol; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1676
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside of pot
Inscription: "2016.34.15 A" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Underside of pot, address label
Inscription: "Mrs. W. Glasgow Reynolds / "Foxwood" Old Kennett Rd. / Greenville, Delaware" (ink, typed)
Type: Label
Location: Underside of pot
Inscription: "F. H. GARNER" (ink, typed)
Type: Label
Location: Underside of lid
Inscription: "2016.34.15 B" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Underside of lid, address label
Inscription: "Mrs. W. Glasgow Reynolds / "Foxwood" Old Kennett Rd. / Greenville, Delaware" (ink, typed)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Dimensions (inches)
8 (H) x 7.125 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20.32 (H) x 18.097 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are of the pot and the lid together. Diameter is 20.002 cm with spout; 25.4 cm with handles.
Measurements conducted by Cheryl Paine during collection review at donor's home in 2003.