Treenware bowl

1775-1875

Measurements

4-1/4 in x 12 in x 11-1/2 in

Materials

Unidentified hardwood

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

1970.271

Provenance

The bowl was acquired at a Pennypacker Auction, September 15, 1970, lot 800, Reading, Pennsylvania.  Ex coll. Dean Hanscom.

Comments

Bowls and other lathe-turned utensils, such as plates, were called treenware and were less-expensive substitutes for similar objects made of ceramic, pewter, or other materials.  This treenware bowl shows distortion from shrinkage.  The bottom was turned with a small ring around the base suggesting a foot, but the bottom is now worn almost smooth.  The rim has also worn smooth.