Hand warmer
Date1688
OriginEngland, London, Lambeth
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delft / delftware)
DimensionsOH: 4 7/8in; OL: 3 1/2in; OW: 2 1/8in.
Credit LineGift of Troy D. Chappell
Object number2016-144
DescriptionSmall flask-type vessel, made in the form of a book with an opening at one end. Decorated with cobalt blue floral designs on spine of "book" as well as Chinese-inspired decoration on front and back "covers" depicting birds, flowers, and a scholar's rock. On the long end opposite the spine is the phrase "WHEN THIS YOU SEE / REMEMBER ME / 1688".InscribedOn the long end opposite the spine is the phrase "WHEN THIS YOU SEE / REMEMBER ME / 1688".
ca. 1650
1824-1828 (range of the entires in the album).
1810-1825
ca. 1780
1760-1780
ca. 1792
ca. 1790
1787 (dated)
1798 (dated)