Fish Mold

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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

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Bayou Bend

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CERAMICS

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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