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Creamer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1875

GUSN

GUSN-25126

Description

Blue transfer printed decoration of sailboat sailing in front of a Gothic church. Small stylized border. Interior border of Gothic strapwork and foliate reserves. White clay body w/ colorless glaze. Molded ovoid "boat form" w/ shaped body and ovoid foot. Molded beading along shaped and spouted mouth. C-shaped handle w/ spur at top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
earthenware
transfer printing
churches (buildings)
sailboats
Earthenware
Sailboat
Transfer Printed
Church
Staffordshire
PITCHER, CREAM

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.875 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1963.182

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