Looks like this may be a sprig decoration on a heavy white refined earthenware or a granite ware.  Late 19th to early 20th centuries?

D. Babson


-----Original Message-----
From:   Susan Houghton [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Wed 3/26/2003 12:48 PM
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Subject:             a ceramic question

We have 4 ceramic sherds from sites in Southern Arkansas along the Red
River.
Would anyone happen to know what these may be?
The molded floral border is on white paste earthenware that is slightly
thicker than pearlware and with a grittier paste.
None of us have seen a molded or embossed border highlighted with glaze
before, so any info would be greatly appreciated.

a smaller view at:
http://sunflower.com/~setzer/floralrim2.jpg
and a larger view at:
http://sunflower.com/~setzer/floral%20rim.jpg

Thanks for your help!
Susan


Susan Houghton
Laboratory Supervisor
Cultural Resources
Burns & McDonnell
9400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri  64114
Tel: 816-822-3900 x2264
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