Bowl

1845-1870

Measurements

2 in x 8-1/4 in (dia)

Materials

Mottled brown lead glaze on yellow earthenware (Rockinghamware)

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.4230

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

This round bowl has sides that curve outward slightly at the rim.  Too small for a hand-washing basin, the bowl was likely intended for use at meal times.  The dark brown mottled glaze decorates the inside and outside surfaces.