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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1940

GUSN

GUSN-256351

Description

Molded in Wedgwood style. Tapering cylindrical body with spout. Squared handle with ribbed sides. Band of floral swags below rim. Lower half has band of classical female figures. Imitation engine turned checkering at bottom. Dark blue glaze on body, light blue band and handle. Maker's mark impressed on bottom, indecipherable stencil.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
vitrification
Pitcher

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

331.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

5 3/8 (H), 3 9/16 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.536

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