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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1851

GUSN

GUSN-179723

Description

Molded ironstone pitcher with footed, angular base, panelled body, c-scroll handle and scalloped rim. Sydenham shield design around body. Molded band divides neck from body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
ironstone (pottery)
Pitcher

Inscription

"Registered July 21, 1851, parcel #7" [See design of maker's mark in object file]
"T & R BOOTE"

Maker

Boote, Thomas & Richard, 1842-1906 (Maker)

Dimensions

11 3/4 x 8 x 7 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.624a

Places

Burslem (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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