pitcher, wash; washbasin

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

pitcher, wash; washbasin

Entry/Object ID

1971.J.131 a-b

Description

White china with two different blue floral designs. (a) EWER - intricate handle with multi-scalloped lip. Molded pattern on ewer, [flow] blue underglaze transfer print of elaborate, tightly-spaced bouquet. Scattered blue specks from transfer print on ewer. Base marked: "[C?]ELTIC/ENGLAND" (b) BASIN - round with pronounced everted rim. [ Flow] blue underglaze transfer print of full-blown tulips in two areas of basin interior. Rim has border of motifs of tulip flower surrounded by elaborate ribbon scrolls. Bowl exterior has one large tulip motif. Base marked: "ALBERTA/ENGLAND/[manufacturer logo that is unclear]". Scattered blue specks from transfer print (These have been previously catalogued as a set but appear to be of differing designs & types of china.) Dimensions: for EWER {length = 29.845cm, width = 20.32cm}, for BASIN {lip = 41.91cm, bottom = 19.05cm.}

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John, May & Joseph

Notes

Accession Date: 1971-01-01 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Set, Toilet

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Hygiene Objects

Nomenclature Class

Toilet Articles

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

ewer; basin

Class

Materials, Tools & Equipment for - Food Service T&E - Serving Vessels

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

November 16, 2022

Updated By

Michael Goodchild

Update Date

August 24, 2023