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Dish and cover
Samuel Bell and Sons
1882-1908
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel Bell and Sons (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Strasburg; Virginia; Shenandoah; Shenandoah Valley; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1967.1629 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1629 A, B
Object Name
Dish and cover
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Samuel Bell and Sons (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Strasburg; Virginia; Shenandoah; Shenandoah Valley; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin probably Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Attribution to S. Bell & Son based on similarity of glaze with 67.1627 and 67.1628, and the similarity of punched decoration with 67.1625 and 67.1626
Date
1882-1908
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: Incised on underside "RFB"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
2.756 (H) x 11.811 (W) x 9.055 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7 (H) x 30 (W) x 23 (D)