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Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
ca. 1802
1972.12ab
Silk, gold, enamel
Artist/Maker: John Cook

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Bottle

Bottle
Object name 
Bottle
Date 
1900-1920
Related People 
Artist/Maker: P. Donovan
Medium 
Stoneware
Dimensions 
Overall: 10 x 4 in. ( 25.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description 
Stoneware bottle with a Bristol glazed and cobalt blue stamped mark.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Oscar T. Barck, Sr.
Object Number 
1954.172
Marks 
stamped: on front: "P. DONOVAN/NEWBURGH, N. Y."
Gallery Label 
The smooth white appearance of "Bristol" glaze appealed to turn-of-the-century consumers. Made from ceramic chemicals, this glaze was widely used by industrial potteries.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.