Marbleized ceramic cuspidor with a rounded rectangular body, the base slightly wider than the top; a large, triangular hole on the front centre serves as a spittoon; the entire piece covered in a marbled pattern of swirling cream and brown streaks; lid fits on top with a slight overhang around the edges; presented on a plain grey background. Cuspidor by United States Pottery Company.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1849–56
- Medium:
- Mottled brown earthenware
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 446 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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