Oval dish

United States

1845-1875

Measurements

1-3/4 in x 7-3/4 in x 5-3/4 in

Materials

Mottled brown lead glaze on yellow earthenware (Rockinghamware)

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.4232

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The molded oval bowl has mottled glaze applied on the inside and outside surfaces. The bowl has a broad brim, which suggests that this bowl might have been intended for presenting or serving food at a table.