Toilet set

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

SS.63.256 a-b

SS.63.256 a-b

Name/Title

Toilet set

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.256 a-b

Description

Pitcher and basin: bulbous basin having broad, flaring rim with curved edge, molded foot; pitcher with pear-shaped body and narrow neck flaring irregularly to broad, curved lip; molded, C-scroll handle rising from shoulder and curving into upper rim, molded base; transfer-printed in black, on white earthenware, with "Chinese" landscapes with pagodas and figures, within border of floral clusters edged with scroll-shaped diapering at rim; printed mark (black) under base labeled "Chinese Pagoda" and also initials "EKB", within typical Ridgway titling devices of period.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SS.63.256 A-B
SS.63.256a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Basin

Height

4-1/2 in

Diameter

13-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (11.4 x 33.7 cm)

Dimension Description

Ewer

Height

10-1/4 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (26 x 24.1 cm)

Material

Earthenware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Age crack from rim to center of bowl; small age crack on under side of base. Chip on base rim.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #1, 1D