White Ironstone semi-porcelain chamber pot with lid from the Krueger family, c. 1890

Ceramic

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

White Ironstone semi-porcelain chamber pot with lid from the Krueger family, c. 1890

Entry/Object ID

1987.69.1

Description

Acc. No. 87.69.1 Subject Category: Household, Utilitarian Date or Period: C. 1890 Object: Chamber pot Description: White Ironstone semi porcelain chamber pot with lid. The exterior sides of the pot have an embossed design of twinning sprigs of grapes and leaves. English mark under glaze states "Bridgwood & Clarke, Porcelain Opaque, Burslem." Size: H-6 x C-9 1/2 inches. History of Object: Ironstone chamber pot with lid from the home of Bertha Krueger, 2269 Clinton Avenue, Alameda. Mrs. Krueger came to Alameda from Illinois about 1918-1919. Acquired from: Fred Krueger Date: 9-23-1987