Might be part of a decorative tile for a house or a fireplace surround,
as well as a religious item; the motif (Eve and the Apple?) appears to
be biblical.  Use as a decorative element in a house in Ohio would,
however, probably be more likely in the Craftsman era, early 20th
century, rather than the mid-19th century.

D. Babson.


-----Original Message-----
From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Patrick Tucker
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 11:11 AM
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Subject: Identification of Ceramic Piece

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.

 

 

 <http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r230/Pat_Tucker/>
http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r230/Pat_Tucker/

 

Regards,

 

Pat Tucker

French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan

Detroit