Unknown porcelain item from Civil War era.

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Frank, May 16, 2020.

  1. Frank

    Frank Well-Known Member

    w1.jpg w2.jpg A fairly well-known photo in the Library of Congress collection is of a laundress in the camp of the 31st Penns. Infantry. The detail in the original negatives is amazing. I'm attaching a photo close-up from the original image in hopes of learning what this piece of china is. My mother had one (broken years ago), but I've never known what it was for. Any help?
     
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  2. janetpjohn

    janetpjohn Well-Known Member

    Maybe a slop jar--part of a wash set.
     
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  3. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    A sugar bowl missing the lid.
    Sugar "bowls" were much bigger at that time.

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