Bowl, child's

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bowl, child's

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1716

Description

Bowl with "Todkins Band" transfer decoration: Beaded line along rim; decoration consists of white glazed background with four polychrome, transfer-printed scenes, one on bottom of bowl and three vignettes evenly spaced on side in tones of green, rust, brown and white; central scene consists of two little round boys, one holding a gun pointed off scene and behind them two little round girls supporting each other, expressions of horror on their faces, a two gabled house in distance, six trees, and the caption underneath: "The bravest of the Todkins band/ of fierce wild beasts would rid the land."; the small vignettes are of a little round boy with a drum; a little round boy in a sailor suit holding a sheaf of wheat; and a flower and ribbon bedecked pole.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1899 Date made: r. 1868 - 1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-3/8 in

Diameter

3-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 3/8 x 3 1/8 in. (3.5 x 7.9 cm)

Dimension Description

Overall

Diameter

5-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)

Material

Earthenware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Stained overall; two long cracks, three rim chips; design worn away.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, China Room