Pot, chamber

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pot, chamber

Entry/Object ID

PM.75.1

Description

Pewter chamber pot: Squat, bulbous shape flaring to wide, flat rim surrounding wide mouth; C-shaped handle from rim to mid-point of body; thumb press on top of handle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4 in

Diameter

9-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 x 9 1/2 in. (10.2 x 24.1 cm)

Material

Pewter

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Three predominant areas of embrittlement on the interior top edge: a 1" horizontal open crack, 2" area of surface cracks, and a 3/4" section of surface cracks; wide rim has some warping; rim edge inside bowl shows pitting throughout; overall wear from use evident.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Adolph Philipse's Bedchamber/NE