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Sometimes called “petalware,” this bowl represents a style of Philadelphia earthenware. Its name originates from the lighter colored clay that lines the interior, forming a scalloped, petal-like decoration along the rim.
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Archeologists uncovered this object at the site of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia during an excavation from 2000 to 2003.
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Details
- Title: Bowl
- Location Created: Philadelphia
- Original Source: Independence National Historical Park, National Park Service
- Rights: Courtesy of Independence National Historical Park Collection, Philadelphia, PA
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