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Bowl
William H. Ott
1850-1885
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
William H. Ott (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
Frederick; Maryland; Frederick; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.2407
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.2407
Object Name
Bowl
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
William H. Ott (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
Frederick; Maryland; Frederick; United States; North America
Date
1850-1885
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Impressed "OTT"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Hand modeled
Dimensions (inches)
5.354 (H) x 16.929 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.6 (H) x 43 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Electronic: Crocker Farm Auctions. Crocker Farm, Inc. http://www.crockerfarm.com
• Clay pipe and other objects with "OTT" mark sold in auctions including Lot 112 in the October, 29, 2011 auction.Book: Williams, Thomas Chew & McKinsey, Folger. 1910 History of Frederick County. Maryland: .
• Information on W.H. Ott in note to pp.265-266.