Bean Pot

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Bean Pot

Description

Ceramic bean pot with a metallic black glaze with undertones of brown. Has a single loop handle and is missing its lid.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Ceramicist

Manufacturer

Porter's Pottery

Date made

1840 - 1860

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Notes

Made about 1850.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On side of exterior shoulder

Transcription

"3"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

16 cm

Diameter

15 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at top. Bottom diameter is 16.5 cm

Material

Ceramic, Glaze

Color

Black

Condition

Overall Condition

Good