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Maker(s):unknown
Culture:English
Title:gallipot
Date Made:1680-1725
Type:Container
Materials:ceramic: tin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
Place Made:Great Britain: Greater London, London
Measurements:Overall: 15/16 x 1 1/8 in; 2.4 x 2.9 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2022.19.9
Credit Line:Gift of Anne K. Groves
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
This small pot likely was used for small amounts of salve to treat minor wounds or conditions, perhaps for the eyes. Miniature gallipot or dispensing pot, London, England, c. 1680-1725. Tin-glazed earthenware (delftware). Very small pot with round bowl (shape of a finger), pinched waist, and canted foot, Paper label attached to base reads, "Mor/ London/ 1680" Condition: There a small chips to the rim.

Tags:
medicine

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