Mold, Cake

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Mold, Cake

Entry/Object ID

GHS 1781 A

Description

Dark red/brown body with colorless glaze overall. Dark brown slip at edge. Round mold "Turk's head" type- grooved interior with outer cone. The dark brown mottling around the edges, combined with the orange paste and clear glaze is an Alexander Haig trademark. He had his pottery business on Poplar Street on the south side between 4th and 5th Streets, Philadelphia in the mid 19th century.

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Diameter

10-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

John McClay

Person or Organization

Albert McClay

Provenance

Notes

Owner: Mrs. E. J. Dauner (?) GHS Cat- A Slipware "Turk's Head" Donated by Mrs. E. J. Dauner (?), 6100 McCallum St. April 29, 1960.