Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
1798
1937.587
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bleeding bowl
Object name
Bleeding bowl
Date
1840-1860
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 20 x 13 cm )
Description
Slightly flared straight-sided basin with inscribed lines on interior, pierced handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1920.128
Marks
inscribed: on handle: "BELLEVUE"
inscribed: on base: "T. CLARK/1P"
Gallery Label
This bowl was used for blood letting.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
