Caster

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Caster

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.263

Description

Caster with flat, circular top with perforations: the body sloping inward to broad, molded foot; lustrous chocolate brown glaze with tiny specks in it, rather thick and not quite covering the foot; opening under base for replenishing caster; incised on body near foot "DW" and dated "15 (sic) 59" (1859) with 2 incised parallel lines above.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1859

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-3/8 in

Diameter

2-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. (6 x 6 cm)

Material

Earthenware (red)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: One tiny chip on underside edge of base.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Cook's Pantry