Covered Toilet Box 1849 - 1858

This covered toilet box, created by the United States Pottery Company between 1849 and 1858, is a fine example of 19th-century American ceramic craftsmanship. The box, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a distinctive mottled brown glaze that showcases the unique techniques used by the company. The box's octagonal shape and intricate details demonstrate the artistry and skill of the potters during this era. The box was designed to hold toiletries and would have been a common household item in the mid-19th century.