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Pipe

Pipe

MakerPossibly made by Seth Goodwin American, 1772 - 1828
MakerPossibly made by Thomas O'Hara Goodwin American, 1796 - 1880
Datemid 19th century
MediumMold-formed redware with a brown slip glaze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x diameter): 15 1/2 x 4 1/8in. (39.4 x 10.5cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Costa
DescriptionHeavy, thick, redware pipe with a hollow, cylindrical center and tapered, exterior form. At the widest end of the pipe, the cylindrical, hollow area is widened to accommodate the narrow end of another length of pipe. The interior of the pipe is glaze with a brown slip glaze, or Albany-type glaze. The exterior of the pipe is not glazed, but is an uneven red color. An unknown white substance has adhered in an irregular pattern to the exterior of the pipe.
Object number1975.55.1
NotesHistorical Note: The donors stated that they dug up this piece of pipe on their property during some restoration work. The earth leading to a well contained about forty pieces of this pipe.
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Costa, 1976.71.1  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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