Combware Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1750-1800

GUSN

GUSN-8335

Description

Red earthenware, combed yellow and brown slip decoration. Notched edge. Oblong (almost rectangular) shape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
glazing (coating)
molding (forming)
redware
slip (clay)
lead glaze
Platter

Associated Building

Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12 1/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little

Accession Number

1992.776

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