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Face cup

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter American
Manufacturer Unknown Old Edgefield District Pottery

ca. 1850–80

Not on view

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin, American — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin, American

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin, American

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin, American

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin, American

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin, American

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin, American

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin, American

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Title: Face cup

Maker: Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American)

Manufacturer: Unknown Old Edgefield District Pottery

Date: ca. 1850–80

Culture: American

Medium: Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin

Dimensions: Height: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)

Credit Line: Collection of George H. Meyer

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