Paint Dish

70-9-420

From: United States of America | Virginia | King William County (Virginia) | Pamunkey Reservation

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-420
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pamunkey
Provenience United States of America | Virginia | King William County (Virginia) | Pamunkey Reservation
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Creator Alberta Bradby (uncertain)
Section American
Materials Clay
Description

Initials M.A.B. carved on the bottom; possibly made by Alberta Bradby. Made of clay. There were two handles, however, one has broken off. Small carved designs decorate the rim of the dish and the one handle. The bottom of the dish is burnt black, possibly from the Pennypacker fire.

Height 4.5 cm
Outside Diameter 12 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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