Money Box

Date1750-1800

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (slipware)

DimensionsH: 2 3/4"; D: 3 3/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1961-27

DescriptionMoney box: small onion shaped money box flaring slightly at base and surmounted by slightly flaring cylindrical knop. 1 7/8" slit cut in shoulder for insering coins. Majority of body coated with cream colored slip. Shoulder and above covered with approximately 3/8" dark brown slip dots, randomly placed, as well as the initials "M.S.". In black ink on the bottom is sinscribed "Moses Simpson." Over all but base coated with yellow lead glaze.