Shell Edge Pearlware Rim and Body Sherd

One pearlware rim and body sherd decorated with an underglaze painted green molded shell edge around the shoulder of the vessel. The decoration is on the exterior surface, about 11/16 inch below the rim. Similar to some Wedgwood wares. There is some discoloration on the glaze and paste, which may be from burning or a privy. Mends with sherd 256.28 but is not joined. Also part of the same vessel as sherd 279.527. From a hollowware vessel such as a bowl, pot, or pitcher. Possibly burned during the Great Fire of 1835 in New York City.

• Object number

  230.42

• Date made

  1780 - 1895

• Decoration

  Shell Edge

  Underglaze handpainted

• Color

  Green

• Animals/objects

  Hollowware

  Pitcher

  Pot

  Bowl

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Tableware

• Material

  Refined Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 28, Floor #3 (624.230)

• Forms

  Body

  Rim

• Ware types

  Pearlware

• Techniques

  Press Molded

  Burned