Shaving bowl

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Shaving bowl

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.104

Description

Shaving bowl: ovoid shape, with wide rim, having semi-circular niche on one long side and two small holes opposite side of rim for hanging; white ground, with light bluish-grey transfer printed border and interior scene; border-grapes and leaves with fretted scrolls, against background of wavy-lined lozenges, striation, and solid greys; scene: lagoon-like body of water, with boat with two figures, and small sailing craft, trees on one bank, church on other, rather Mediterranean appearing Lombardy poplars at rear; on reverse, impressed inscription: "FALCO CALLEJO / Y COMPA / VALDEMORRILLO".

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Falco Callejo & Company

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

SE SP 3080

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-7/8 in

Width

10 in

Length

12-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 10 x 12 7/8 in. (7.3 x 25.4 x 32.7 cm)

Material

Earthenware (white)

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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