Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Costa, 1976.71.1 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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): 14 3/4 x 4 1/8in. (37.5 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, tan and black color with an uneven surface. There is one chip in the redware at the widest end of the pipe.

Object number1976.71.1

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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