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Flower container (Vase)
Almshouse, Boston
John & William Ridgway
1822-1830
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
John & William Ridgway (Maker)
Place of Origin
Hanley; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.1823
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1958.1823
Object Name
Flower container (Vase)
Title
Almshouse, Boston
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
John & William Ridgway (Maker)
Place of Origin
Hanley; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1822-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Transfer printed in underglaze blue is a shaped rectangle with "ALMSHOUSE/ BOSTON" inside. Above the rectangle, printed in underglaze blue is "BEAUTIES of AMERICA" and below is "J & W RIDGWAY."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- American themed ceramics
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
7.323 (H) x 7.126 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
18.6 (H) x 18.1 (Diam)