Pitcher and basin

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pitcher and basin

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.84 a-b

Description

Toilet set of "scroddled" ware: clear glaze over body of varigated clays, mixed together in irregular striations of deep brown, reddish brown, tan, cream, buff, grey, and light blue; pitcher, molded, has handle, foot, flared mouth and shaped lip; basin, turned, has shaped rim, foot.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1850 - 1860

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SS.63.84 A-B
SS.63.84a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Basin

Height

3-1/2 in

Diameter

10 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 10 in. (8.9 x 25.4 cm)

Dimension Description

Pitcher

Height

9 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 in. (22.9 cm)

Material

Earthenware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Basin badly cracked, in delicate state; small chip, interior bottom. Pitcher slightly cracked at neck; minor chip at lip.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Sealantic Fund Inventory, 1943, p.148

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Ebenezer Irving's Bedroom