Fish Mold

Fish Mold

Public Domain

Fish Mold
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Fish Mold
Datec. 1850–1900
Probable placePennsylvania, United States
MediumLead-glazed slip-covered earthenware
Dimensions3 × 13 1/4 × 6 7/8 in. (7.6 × 33.7 × 17.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.63.91
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThe potter who made this earthenware mold covered it in slip, or thin liquid clay, before applying the clear, lead glaze.
Provenance[Lamb’s Mill Antiques, Kutztown, Pennsylvania]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1963; given to MFAH.
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