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Cream Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1822-1830

GUSN

GUSN-15627

Description

Orange transfer-printed cream pitcher. Interior floral border around the rim and mouth. Exterior body has a floral motif with medallions illustrating various domestic scenes. The transfer print has a superimposed hand painted layer.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
porcelain
transfer printing
hand-painted
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Pitcher, Cream

Inscription

Printed: ""H & S"" on wreath under crown.

Additional Identification Number

1949.116C

Maker

Hilditch & Son (Maker)

Location of Origin

Lane End, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1949.116.8

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