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Warmer (Foot warmer)
1800-1875
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (buff-colored)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1966.1169
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.1169
Object Name
Warmer (Foot warmer)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Possibly Vermont. Has similarities to ceramics from Bennington, Vt.
Date
1800-1875
Materials
- Earthenware (buff-colored)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Slip decorated
- Sponged
Dimensions (inches)
8.1 (H) x 5.4 (D) x 13.6 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20.574 (H) x 13.716 (D) x 34.544 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Goldberg, Arthur F. 2003 Highlights in the Development of the Rockingham and Yellow Ware Industry in the United States--A Brief Review with Representative Examples. Ceramics in America. 26-46.
• Overview of Rockingham-style wares in America.