Samuel Miller: Covered Bowl, Samuel Miller, 1871, Redware, "Redware" is a general term for earthenware pottery made from iron-rich clay that turns reddish-brown when fired. In Pennsylvania, redware was produced mainly by German immigrants—"Pennsylvania Germans"—who brought the tradition from Europe and used such vessels for utilitarian purposes—cooking, eating, and storage. This bowl, made by Samuel Miller, is one of his most complicated pieces. It is composed of four wheel-thrown parts: an inner and outer bowl, and an inner and outer lid. The outer pieces are decorated with bands of intersect

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