Deep dish
United States
1875-1925
Measurements
1-5/8 in x 10 in (dia)
Materials
Glazed red earthenware (redware)
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.
Accession Number
1971.1483
Condition Notes
The dish has a deep stress crack from one side and almost reaching the other. Glaze crazing is visible on the inside surfaces, which are discolored and stained.
Provenance
Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner. It is possible that Warner used this deep dish in her own home, although no evidence exists to indicate that.
Comments
This flat-bottomed dish with high sides, called a deep dish and probably used for baking, has a molded outside bottom of flattened ribs emanating from the center. A thick rim around the dish strengthens that susceptible area. The inside of the dish is coated in a white glaze, probably to enhance cooking attributes. A clear glaze covers the entire object. The deep stress crack running through the dish likely occurred from use in a hot oven.
