Maker
John & William Ridgway(English, active 1813–1830)English, active 1813–1830
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Gravy Tureen
Datec. 1828–1830
Made inShelton, England
Place depictedCharleston, South Carolina, United States
MediumLead-glazed earthenware with transfer print
Dimensions7 × 8 in. (17.8 × 20.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.60.85.A,.B
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Kilroy Center
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Louis Lyons, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, November 16, 1960; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Body (.A) is marked on the base of the bowl: BANK SAVANNAH / EXCHANGE CHARLESTON
Lid (.B) is marked on the interior: INSANE HOSPITAL BOSTON
Lid (.B) is marked on the interior: INSANE HOSPITAL BOSTON
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