Pie plate

1845-1875

Measurements

1-1/4 in x 9-3/8 in (dia)

Materials

Mottled brown lead glaze on yellow earthenware (Rockinghamware)

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3998

Inscription

“3.50” in ink on a label on the outside bottom probably records the price of the pie plate when the donor purchased it.

Condition Notes

The glaze has flaked off three small spots on the inside bottom near the rim.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

This pie plate, with no foot ring on the outside bottom and straight canted sides, has vibrantly mottled glaze.