chamber pot
Object NameCovered Chamber Pot
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Dateabout 1840-1860
Place MadeUnited States
Techniqueblown, tooled and engraved
Size(a,b) H: 19.3 cm; (a) H: 13.7 cm, L(incl. handle): 29.9 cm, D: 24.2 cm; (b) H: 6.9 cm, D: 23.9 cm
Accession Number92.4.28
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass with slight grayish tinge; blown, tooled and engraved. (a) Hemispherical pot with flared top rim, applied hollow ear-shaped handle and applied circular foot ring, ground and polished pontil mark underneath. One side has engraved decoration of "S & C" with leaf garlands and spray of leaves and berries on opposite side. (b) Lid is domed with applied solid knob pushed-in on top surfac eof lid, engraved garland around knob, folded lip to fit into opening of pot.Provenance
Source
James F. Dodd
- 1992-03-24
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