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Flowerpot
Flowerpot

Flowerpot

MakerPossibly made by Edwin Roberts American, born about 1820
Dateabout 1850-1880
MediumWheel-thrown redware
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/8in. (7.3 x 8.9 x 7.9cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionSmall, tapered, unglazed, redware flowerpot, the largest of a group of three graduated redware flowerpots. The flowerpot has a plain vertical rim, tapered, thin walls, and a flat bottom with a hole in the center. The flowerpot is slightly lopsided, and not completely round. The ceramic has darkened slightly on the bottom and on the top half.
Object number1963.34.1
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    Flowerpot
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot Saucer
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot
    Edwin Roberts
    1860-1870
    Flowerpot
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot Saucer
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot Saucer
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot Saucer
    Edwin Roberts
    about 1850-1880
    Flowerpot
    Unknown
    mid 19th century