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Molded porcelain base sherd; maker's marks include black transfer printed, red transfer printed overglaze "ENGL", and gold hand painted overglaze "4807"
Molded porcelain base sherd; maker's marks include black transfer printed, red transfer printed overglaze "ENGL", and gold hand painted overglaze "4807"
Object Number 2008.22.2854
Display Title Molded porcelain base sherd; maker's marks include black transfer printed, red transfer printed overglaze "ENGL", and gold hand painted overglaze "4807"
Descriptions
Inventory Description Molded porcelain base sherd; maker's marks include black transfer printed, red transfer printed overglaze "ENGL", and gold hand painted overglaze "4807"
Classification
  • Base
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Wadsworth H408, Feature 5
Materials Porcelain
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 × 2.1 × 0.9 cm (7/8 × 13/16 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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