Basket

Date1800-1830

Artist/Maker St. Anthony's Pottery

OriginEngland, Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (pearlware / china glaze)

DimensionsOH: 3 5/16" OD: 11 9/16" (length); 9 9/16" (width)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Elise H. Wright in honor of John C. Austin and in memory of Mrs. Elise N. Hofheimer.

Object number1996-53,2

DescriptionBasket: undecorated white oval basket with flat center molded in basket-weave pattern. Open- work sides formed of two crossed layers of bands with a molded, reeded rim.
MarkingsImpressed on base "SEWELL"
ProvenanceEx coll: Mrs. Wesley (Elise) Wright, Jr. Richmond, Virginia, given to CWF in honor of John C. Austin and in memory of Mrs. Elise N. Hofheimer.