Earthenware Sherd: EOA:2022.112.4

Description

Engraved earthenware sherd from the wreck of the Earl Of Abergavenny. ID: EOA:2022.112.4 Collection: Earl of Abergavenny Classification: Trade/Crew Measurements: Width 140mm Length 127mm Date made: as yet unknown Display: not on display Manufacturer/Creator: I C Hoffman Credit: Portland Museum Trust Two sherds of an earthenware pot engraved with 'I C Hoffmann'. Hoffmann supplied confectionary, preserves and preserved fruits either for use on board ship or more likely as trade items as they are known to have advertised in the Calcutta Gazette. For more information about the Diving into the Digital Archives of the Earl of Abergavenny project click [here](https://portlandmuseum.co.uk/earl-of-abergavenny/)