Fine earthenware storage jar originally for mustard

Made:
1831-1870

Fine earthenware storage jar originally for mustard but containing two boxes of powdered gelatine and one box of gum acacia, English, mid 19th century

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A638360
Materials:
earthenware (fine)
Measurements:
height 270 mm
diameter 168 mm
type:
storage jars

Parts

Lid for fine earthenware storage jar, English, mid 19th century

Lid for fine earthenware storage jar, English, mid 19th century

Lid for fine earthenware storage jar, English, mid 19th century

Measurements:
height 270 mm
diameter 168 mm
Materials:
earthenware
Object Number:
A638360/1
type:
storage jars
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fine earthenware storage jar without lid

Fine earthenware storage jar without lid

Fine earthenware storage jar without lid, originally for mustard but containing two boxes of powdered gelatine and one box of gum acacia, English, mid 19th century

Measurements:
height 270 mm
diameter 168 mm
Materials:
earthenware
Object Number:
A638360/2
type:
storage jars
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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