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Bowl, Serving

Object number2007.56.12

Datec. 1845

Possible OriginEngland

Mediumearthenware; ceramic overglaze

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionCreamware serving bowl damaged by the Great Fire of 1845; wide, deep, bowl shape, set upon a low ring or foot; probably press-molded, sides of bowl flare outward somewhat toward the rim, which is decorated with embossed repeating beading; the original white glaze is largely obliterated by a coating of scorched combustion products, which have left a pattern reflecting the straw padding used to pack the ware in a box or barrel, which was then subjected to the fire; this damage has provided a range of color, primarily brown and blue, with multicolor iridescent tones.Dimensions2.125 x 8.75 x 8.75 in. (5.4 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)
MarksImpressed maker's mark on base are illegible.
Historical NotesBowl apparently recovered for the Great Fire of 1845. Fragmentary paper label on base; (given?) "by Mr. James Wilson" (1)845 "Allegheny"; also: "S.H. Jackson Pharmacist Center and Rebecca Sts. Wilkinsburg, Pa."; this is likely donor information. Found in collection.

Previous ownerPossibly James Wilson

Related person S. H. Jackson

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