Creamware Bowl

One creamware rim, body, and base sherd, which comprises a small bowl with a broken off, large 18th century style foot ring. The height of the bowl is 2 5/8 inches, the base diameter is 3 3/8 inches, and the rim diameter is approximately 6 inches. The rim of the bowl is plain and straight. Sherd 230.3 is mended with sherds 230.2 and 230.1. There is some discoloration on the glaze and paste, which may be from burning or a privy. Possibly burned during the Great Fire of 1835 in New York City.

• Object number

  230.3

• Date made

  18th Century, post-1762

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 3.375 inches

  Height 2.625 inches

  Rim Diameter 6 inches

• Animals/objects

  Bowl

  Hollowware

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Tableware

• Material

  Refined Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 28, Floor #3 (624.230)

• Ware types

  Creamware

• Techniques

  Press Molded

  Burned