| Accession # |
1995.150.1 |
|
Manufacturer |
Union Porcelain Works
|
| Title |
Spittoon |
| Date |
ca, 1885 |
| Medium |
Porcelain |
| Dimensions |
4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (11.4 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm) |
| Marks |
On bottom, printed in black:
"UNION / PORCELAIN / WORKS / GREENPOINT / N.Y." in rectangle with apsidal ends.
Another mark, probably eagle head with banner, partially legible.
"2" incised in glaze. |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Emma and Jay Lewis |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf K (Ceramics)
|
| Description |
Spittoon, porcelain. Circular, flattened spherical form with wide flaring rim above. White body decorated with a broad black band containing green leaves, brown vines and blue and yellow blossoms around mid-point and a similar band with pink and yellow blossoms on interior of rim; these bands are flanked by gold lines.
CONDITION - Some wear and scratches to painted decoration, especially to gold lines at rim. |
