In a message dated 4/27/2007 8:15:19 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
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Can  anyone identify the ceramic piece pictured at the below website? It is
the  first object (exterior and interior sides) in the photo album of
artifacts  from a domestic, dwelling residence (house) which dates A.D.
1810-1850 in  northwest Ohio. 



The ceramic body is an unglazed, hard paste  white earthenware. It is not
refined white earthenware, stoneware or  porcelain. It is possibly part of a
plaque containing a religious or  biblical scene of some sort.




I suggest you investigate ornamental tiles. These sort of items were used  as 
fireplace surrounds and even decorated sideboards and wash stands.
 
Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.



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