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Object Number
973-27-10/52345
Display Title
Miscellaneous coarse porcelain sherds, including shallow bowl and plate bases, l
Descriptions
Object Description
Misc. coarse porcelain sherds, incl. shallow bowl and plate bases, large rim sections, 1 nearly complete toy dish(?), handles; spatulate-shaped object; small knob
Inventory Description
Ceramic sherds, including plain white ironstone and porcelain bases, bodies, handles, rims, and knob to a lid, also includes a nearly complete child's toy saucer, two ironstone molded rim sherds, one gilded rim sherd, and two bases with partial maker's marks
Classification
- Saucer
- Body
- Handle
- Rim
- Base
Department
Archaeological
Date
18th century - 19th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
/
Middlesex County
/
Cambridge
/
Harvard Yard
Intrasite
Pusey Library Site
Additional Geographic Terms
Harvard University
Materials
Porcelain , Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of largest): 3.9 × 9.7 × 7.5 cm (1 9/16 × 3 13/16 × 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity
53
Label on object
973-27-10/52345; 10/52345
Provenance
Provenance
Dr. William Bond
(1973)
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