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.On View
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