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Waterloo County region, Ontario
Second half of 1800s
Earthenware
11.7(h) x 24(diameter) cm, 9.5(h) x 20.5(diameter) cm

Accession Numbers: CMH 2007.22.179, CMH 2007.22.180

Photo Number: IMG2014-0140-0158-Dm

Two Utility Bowls

Utility bowls such as these would have been found in many homes from 1850 to 1900. As with many common goods in daily use, relatively few have survived. The green glaze decoration over the yellow cream base is a departure from the usual.