Southern Pottery & Folk Art Auction

1830-50s Washington Co. Georgia Documented Dough Bowl

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Estimated price: $350 - $550

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Significant1830-50s Washington County, Georgia Documented Dough Bowl. Documented From the Plantation of Henry Sills Taylor of Washington County Georgia. Through oral and written history from the family this poplar dough bowl was used by Aunt Mary (The Cook) to make biscuits for the plantation. This Example is documented in the book "Handed on ‘Folk Crafts in Southern Life’ " By Dr. John Burrison Photographed on page 25 #56. Also, displayed for many years at the Atlanta History Center. Exceptional Documented example and will be very hard to upgrade from. Size: 27 5/8" L x17 3/8" W x 5" T.
Condition: Exceptional Documented example and will be very hard to upgrade from.