Face Vessel
Made by Artist/maker unknown, American
Geography:
Made in Bath, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Period:
VictorianDate:
c. 1860-1870Medium:
Glazed stoneware, unglazed earthenwareDimensions:
6 3/4 x 5 1/16 inches (17.1 x 12.9 cm)Curatorial Department:
American Art
1917-196Credit Line:
Gift of Frank Samuel, 1917
Made in Bath, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Period:
VictorianDate:
c. 1860-1870Medium:
Glazed stoneware, unglazed earthenwareDimensions:
6 3/4 x 5 1/16 inches (17.1 x 12.9 cm)Curatorial Department:
American Art
* Gallery 109, American Art, first floor
Accession Number:1917-196Credit Line:
Gift of Frank Samuel, 1917
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