Pearlware Rim Sherd

One pearlware rim sherd with straight sides and thin walls. Likely part of a bowl with a diameter of approximately 8 inches. There is some discoloration on the glaze and paste, which may be from burning or a privy. Mends with sherd 256.51 but is not joined. Also part of the same vessel as sherd 256.169.

• Object number

  256.156

• Date made

  1775 - 1830

• Dimensions

  Diameter 8 inches

• Animals/objects

  Bowl

  Hollowware

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Unknown

• Material

  Refined Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 28, Privy Deposit: Level 1 West Side (624.256)

• Forms

  Rim

• Ware types

  Pearlware

• Techniques

  Press Molded

  Burned