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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American
Title:Burl bowl
Date Made:18th or early 19th century
Type:Cooking Utensil
Materials:Ash
Place Made:North America; United States
Measurements:Diam. 13 in. Depth 3 1/2 in.
Accession Number:  MH SK B.11.A.45.8
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Label Text:
SKINNER CATALOGUE: A burl bowl in ash, shaped with a gouge and draw knife, round, with 5/8 in. thickened rim. Shows some knife cuts from having been used as a chopping bowl. Diam. 13" Depth 3 1/2". One slight check in the rim. Cat. 12/8/1935 On top of table with benches. -MG, 10/16/06

Tags:
containers; bowls; woods; crafts

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