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Maker(s):Wedgwood, Josiah
Culture:British
Title:Pickle leaf
Date Made:1770-1780
Type:Food Service
Materials:Ceramic: lead-glazed, cream-colored earthenware (creamware)
Place Made:Great Britain: Staffordshire (possibly); Great Britain: Yorkshire (possibly)
Measurements:Overall: 1 x 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in; 2.5 x 11.7 x 9.5 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2023.28.29
Credit Line:Gift of Anne K. Groves
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
The interior press-molded as a grape leaf with ribs and veins within a serrated edge, one end affixed with a looped-stem handle, impressed WEDGWOOD mark. Condition: The handle with a hair crack through one join and tiny associated chips.

Label Text:
Pickle leaves were filled with savory pickles during first or second course of dinner or could contain sweetmeats and be incorporated into the dessert service.

Subjects:
Pottery; glaze (coating by location)

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